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PK03 VLU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

171,837 mi
Last recorded171,837 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 VLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 171,837 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 171,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 166,587 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2023 163,604 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside including suspension components

Fail 29 Mar 2023 163,591 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 28 Mar 2022 158,946 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 158,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL suspension bushes perished

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding on slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

all underside of vehicle corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2020 152,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 152,204 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount area/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inadequate repair (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 147,379 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 145,771 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 145,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 142,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 130,389 miles

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

Nearside drive shaft rubbing on abs wire

Pass 31 Oct 2014 118,510 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 118,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 110,832 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 110,764 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,815 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Chassis has various areas of corrosion, NON of which excessive

Exhaust system has various areas of corrosion particly around the flanges/hangers

Fail 25 Oct 2012 96,815 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Chassis has various areas of corrosion, NON of which excessive

Exhaust system has various areas of corrosion particly around the flanges/hangers

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center/rear joint corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 95,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center/rear joint corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 86,893 miles

(All) brake hose flexi ferrels corroded

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 77,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,714 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 38,325 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 VLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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