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PK03 LSL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

173,968 mi
Last recorded173,968 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 LSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 173,968 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 173,442 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 173,432 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 170,719 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 169,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 163,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 155,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive outer half shaft seal has a light misting of oil around it. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 146,776 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 146,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 139,431 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 131,190 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 122,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,739 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 100,468 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,947 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 79,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,014 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,149 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,902 miles

off side front drive shaft seal leaking oil

rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,453 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,293 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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PK03 LSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PK03 LSL, 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 PK03 LSL registered?

PK03 LSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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