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PG03 MGV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,300 mi
Last recorded75,300 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 75,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 70,008 miles

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

Offside Rear axle hub oil seal

Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel well (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,009 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis seam. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 56,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,820 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 50,836 miles

Nearside side step rotten

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,668 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 47,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,295 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 44,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,881 miles

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

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,741 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 35,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,324 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 23,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,954 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,469 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 18,469 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 14,285 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 14,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 12,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,084 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 9,256 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 9,256 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 MGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MGV, 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 MGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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