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PG53 RMY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

255,756 mi
Last recorded255,756 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 RMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 255,756 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 255,756 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 243,565 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 231,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 221,227 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/f inners(hockey sticks) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/o/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 207,643 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 191,047 miles

Central Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body and axle knuckle joint (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/O/R (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 178,925 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside rear brake back plate is corroded

offside rear brake is binding slightly

offside rear lamp lens is cracked

rear diff has oil leak

underside of vehicle chassis and body are heavily under sealed

Fail 16 Oct 2017 178,863 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area at offside rear (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside rear brake back plate is corroded

offside rear brake is binding slightly

offside rear lamp lens is cracked

rear diff has oil leak

underside of vehicle chassis and body are heavily under sealed

Pass 5 Oct 2016 163,179 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 163,168 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 160,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 160,158 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 153,708 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 153,708 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking!

Offside rear tyre cracking outter wall!

Oil leak!

Fail 17 Feb 2015 153,708 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking!

Offside rear tyre cracking outter wall!

Oil leak!

Pass 26 Mar 2014 141,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking on wall

offside front tyre cracking on wall

Pass 12 Apr 2013 130,100 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 119,496 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 119,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,945 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 109,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 99,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 99,765 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,008 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,203 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 68,878 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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PG53 RMY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PG53 RMY, 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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PG53 RMY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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