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PK03 VLW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,267 mi
Last recorded132,267 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 132,267 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 127,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 124,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 120,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 116,883 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 112,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 108,637 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 103,175 miles

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,934 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2015 86,594 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2015 86,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,724 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 79,722 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,809 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 73,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,431 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)

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

signs of corrosion to exhaust hangers.front brake pads starting to wear.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,406 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,692 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,066 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 29,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,767 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 VLW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

PK03 VLW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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