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PK03 SKZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,390 mi
Last recorded136,390 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 SKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 136,390 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s sill corroding

rear exhaust flange/ mounting corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2025 135,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2024 135,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust flange /mounting corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2023 134,988 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

plug in n/s front tyre

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 134,470 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 134,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 126,299 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2021 126,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2020 121,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front cross member corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 121,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front cross member corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 116,890 miles

front cross member holed and corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,741 miles

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

rear chasis areas corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2017 173,333 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

child seat fitted nearside front

Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,302 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 99,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,274 miles

advise oil on bas of rear fuel tank advise no leaks found at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2014 98,181 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise oil on bas of rear fuel tank advise no leaks found at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2013 88,487 miles

advise rear number plate replacement

advise rear seats not in use

Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,564 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 63,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise surface rust on brake pipe to osr

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,993 miles

advise surface rust on brake pipe to osr

Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,550 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,557 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 29,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 SKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

PK03 SKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is PK03 SKZ safe to buy?

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