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PG03 LFZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,517 mi
Last recorded93,517 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 LFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,517 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 93,515 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 86,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,693 miles

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

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,664 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 68,662 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,748 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 65,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,023 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,835 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,044 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 27,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PG03 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

PG03 LFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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