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PK03 VLY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,962 mi
Last recorded177,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 VLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 177,962 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 175,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 172,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 172,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 170,309 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 167,893 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 159,402 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 159,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 155,442 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 152,492 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 152,492 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 147,253 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 147,217 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 142,544 miles

Front prop shaft universal joint excessively worn

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 137,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 133,520 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 133,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 126,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 126,973 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 117,616 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 111,856 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 102,941 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 94,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 65,692 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,775 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 VLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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