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PG03 LHC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,168 mi
Last recorded125,168 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 125,168 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 125,168 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 117,911 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 115,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 115,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,858 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff flange seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 107,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff flange seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,025 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,160 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,628 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed SLIGHTLY FRAYED (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 94,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE AT 0 MIL 255/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed SLIGHTLY FRAYED (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,875 miles

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

Central Rear door stop broken

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,348 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 65,950 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking from rear of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,041 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r ytres perished but not showing cord

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2014 46,503 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,218 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,529 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,656 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,625 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,442 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,931 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,195 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 LHC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 LHC, 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 LHC registered?

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

Is PG03 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG03 LHC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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