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PG03 OXP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,979 mi
Last recorded89,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 89,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 89,599 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 89,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 88,691 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,163 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,576 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 87,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 86,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,576 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,617 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 85,617 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 84,629 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 84,626 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 748,861 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 73,832 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 70,145 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,145 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2013 60,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,911 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 31,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,077 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,945 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 17,945 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,122 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,492 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 OXP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OXP, 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 OXP registered?

PG03 OXP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is PG03 OXP safe to buy?

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