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PG03 DMZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,893 mi
Last recorded145,893 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 DMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 145,893 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 144,747 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 143,961 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 143,152 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 143,152 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 142,748 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low/ perishing

Offside front tyre wearing low/ perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion to rear prescribed area but not excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2019 139,599 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear chassis sections corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 139,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear chassis sections corrded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 135,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 135,502 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 128,735 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 122,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 122,664 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 115,774 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 115,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 109,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 109,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,051 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,712 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,731 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 94,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 89,068 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 88,514 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Additional reports listed invoice number 74394

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,680 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Jun 2009 70,680 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,629 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 DMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PG03 DMZ, 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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PG03 DMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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