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PG03 LFN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

187,353 mi
Last recorded187,353 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 LFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 187,353 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 185,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 182,217 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 170,219 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 162,282 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 158,291 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 153,866 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 143,018 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 124,872 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 109,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 92,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 84,158 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,536 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 75,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 66,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 58,700 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 58,700 miles

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

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 LFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LFN, 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 LFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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