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PF03 MUE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,700 mi
Last recorded144,700 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 144,700 miles

Front BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Pass 23 Aug 2019 139,047 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

N/S/R/ O/S/R/ CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED / TAMPERED INSPECTION

OIL LEAK / NOT EXCESSIVE

OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 14 Aug 2018 127,909 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 121,066 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion small hole which doesn't affect steering (6.1.B.2)

air suspension light on no faults at time of test operation all ok

Fail 22 Jul 2017 121,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion small hole which doesn't affect steering (6.1.B.2)

air suspension light on no faults at time of test operation all ok

Pass 5 Aug 2016 111,841 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Nearside Rear WHEELBEARING SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 14 Jul 2016 111,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering droparm (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CORROSION HOLES n/s and o/s rear chasis at rear axle and n/s rear at tie bar mount and n/s rear at towbar mount (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing oilseal leaking

n/s and o/s front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Jul 2015 99,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 99,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on rear chasis n/s and o/sd in towbar area

Fail 24 Jul 2014 87,370 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on rear chasis n/s and o/sd in towbar area

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2012 60,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,570 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,575 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 42,575 miles

Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2009 37,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,154 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,334 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,401 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 MUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MUE, 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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PF03 MUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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