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PG03 MHE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,156 mi
Last recorded146,156 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 146,156 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 135,627 miles

Chassis is corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 135,570 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central by outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting central outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,667 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,166 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis wax oiled

front and rear chassis has been welded and repaired

Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,505 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 107,536 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 101,689 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 101,689 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,952 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 80,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,579 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,632 miles

both rear brake disc back plates are corroded

both rear height sensor rubber links are perished

Fail 16 Jul 2009 57,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,384 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 48,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,182 miles

child seat fitted to centre row n/s seat

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 MHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

PG03 MHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is PG03 MHE safe to buy?

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