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PF03 EXS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,108 mi
Last recorded134,108 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 EXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 134,108 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 130,775 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 126,175 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER GETTING RUSTY

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GETTING RUSTY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 126,175 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER GETTING RUSTY

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GETTING RUSTY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 122,211 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 122,211 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre front body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre front body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 109,119 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 109,119 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,089 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate dammaged but not likely to be misread

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 97,468 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate dammaged but not likely to be missread

Pass 9 Jan 2013 91,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

No rear seats fitted

Osr brake back plate missing

Osr brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 76,825 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 56,480 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 56,480 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 May 2006 42,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 42,052 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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PF03 EXS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF03 EXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PF03 EXS registered?

PF03 EXS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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