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PK03 VLC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

242,719 mi
Last recorded242,719 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 242,719 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage, central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive watts linkage mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 242,706 miles

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering column UJ badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage, central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive watts linkage mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 239,773 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 236,934 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis, (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 236,915 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside. Marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All. Both sides of vehicle. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis, (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 236,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 233,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play to rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 233,501 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner face of chassis rail, over rear axle, marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play to rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 229,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear of chassis showing extensive corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2021 229,003 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength damper mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn at centre. Watts linkage. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear of chassis showing extensive corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2020 225,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose splash guard in wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 221,533 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in watts linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 221,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to damper upper mounting. Marked in yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in watts linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 214,944 miles

oil leaks

under vehicle corrosion

windscreen cracked not affecting in drivers view

Fail 22 Jan 2019 214,930 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mount marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

under vehicle corrosion

windscreen cracked not affecting in drivers view

Pass 15 Jan 2018 210,948 miles

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Fail 15 Jan 2018 210,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 10 Jan 2017 204,709 miles

Front axle Front axle oil leaks both sides

Fail 5 Jan 2017 204,434 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Front axle Front axle oil leaks both sides

Pass 6 Jan 2016 187,931 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 173,130 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 172,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 154,755 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 154,350 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 136,202 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 120,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 120,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,702 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,043 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and cracking

rear brake discs pited

Pass 11 Jan 2007 60,537 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 33,744 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 VLC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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