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PG03 UYR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

157,720 mi
Last recorded157,720 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 157,720 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle heavily undersealed in areas

Pass 14 Apr 2025 156,707 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 18 Apr 2024 155,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 18 Apr 2024 155,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 25 Apr 2023 153,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 152,296 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 148,903 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 148,878 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 148,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing under abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake requires cable adjustment

Pass 25 Sep 2018 142,049 miles

small chip in windscreen, not obstructing drivers view

vehicle chassis covered in underseal/wax oil not allowing for full assessment of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2017 135,930 miles

Rear Suspension bump stops missing

Rear Brake disc dust shields corroded x 2

Fail 25 Sep 2017 135,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened over chassis (3.6.A.3)

Rear Brake disc dust shields corroded x 2

Rear Suspension bump stops missing

Pass 10 Sep 2016 126,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 116,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 98,487 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,829 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,450 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 72,450 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 64,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,571 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 UYR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UYR, 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 UYR registered?

PG03 UYR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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