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PG03 LGE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,915 mi
Last recorded148,915 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 148,915 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 147,093 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 144,401 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 141,365 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 138,287 miles

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

fuel filter damp not leaking at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,216 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 112,301 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,078 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 102,078 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 97,609 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,721 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,505 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 67,740 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,235 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 55,261 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 50,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 47,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,692 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 43,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,151 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 29,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LGE, 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 LGE registered?

PG03 LGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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