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PK03 VLL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,170 mi
Last recorded117,170 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 117,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under body has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,141 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 115,124 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 114,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 111,726 miles

Central N/S and O/S Body mount area corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 111,726 miles

Central N/S and O/S Body mount area corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 106,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 106,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking by filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine fluid leak

Fail 17 Aug 2017 104,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine fluid leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,389 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake pads getting low

rear discs rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2016 97,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake pads getting low

rear discs rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover covered in grease so inspection was made difficult.

rear of chassis showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 82,368 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover covered in grease so inspection was made difficult.

rear of chassis showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,998 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 79,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,359 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 74,333 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,270 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,676 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,609 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 63,966 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 63,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Chassis has corrosion from front to rear not quite excessive

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 63,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 63,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 94,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,103 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,936 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 VLL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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