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PG03 DMF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,193 mi
Last recorded165,193 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 DMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 165,193 miles

chassis corroded nearside rear

Fail 16 Sep 2016 165,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

chassis corroded nearside rear

Pass 17 Sep 2015 164,542 miles

all four tyres starting crack and split

Pass 19 Sep 2014 159,369 miles

Damage on N/S sill

Oil leak

Sparre tyre worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 148,807 miles

slight sterring fluid leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 142,598 miles

note rear brake disc backing plates corroaed

Pass 15 Sep 2011 135,423 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 135,423 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 120,289 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 103,875 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 103,875 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 86,565 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 67,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,282 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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PG03 DMF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PG03 DMF, 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 PG03 DMF registered?

PG03 DMF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is PG03 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG03 DMF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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