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PF03 MVY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,179 mi
Last recorded126,179 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 126,179 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 118,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 111,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 105,266 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 88,706 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,486 miles

chld seat fitted to OSR seat, seatbelt not checked

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,837 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 76,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,105 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 65,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,422 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,039 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

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

Is PF03 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF03 MVY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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