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PG03 OYU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,628 mi
Last recorded174,628 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 174,628 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front tyres perished

Front wiper blades slightly split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 165,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 152,975 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 152,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

traction controll warning lght on

Pass 21 Jul 2012 135,782 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 135,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 119,177 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 103,562 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 90,970 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 90,970 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 80,782 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,619 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 68,619 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,690 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 OYU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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