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PK03 RVA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,114 mi
Last recorded154,114 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 RVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 154,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floors/arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 154,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 151,907 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 151,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 147,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT SCREEN

Fluid leak, but not excessive FRONT DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 147,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AIRBAG TOP MOUNT (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CHASSIS RAIL SPLIT (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FILTER AT REAR (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT SCREEN

Fluid leak, but not excessive FRONT DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,939 miles

BOTH LOWER BALL JOINT BOOTS HOLED

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,218 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,472 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,636 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 69,789 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 66,295 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2010 60,420 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 55,830 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 55,830 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,590 miles

slight misting of oil from steering box

Pass 2 May 2007 44,029 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,918 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 RVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RVA, 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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PK03 RVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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