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PK03 RVT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,172 mi
Last recorded146,172 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 RVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 146,172 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 129,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S body mounting slight corrosin.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 129,881 miles

O/S body mounting slight corrosin.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 118,605 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 118,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,246 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 110,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 102,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 102,082 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 92,830 miles

Front wiperblade rubbers starting to split

Pass 27 May 2009 75,871 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 75,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,327 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008

REAR N/S TYRE JUST LEGAL

Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,315 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 45,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,597 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 RVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PK03 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

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

Is PK03 RVT safe to buy?

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