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PK03 VMM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,496 mi
Last recorded135,496 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 VMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 135,496 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 118,256 miles

Nearside Rear drop link has slight play

both front drag links have play

corrosion on under body

Pass 27 Jun 2018 108,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Underside of vehicle chassis is corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2018 108,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated With oil (1.1.14 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Underside of vehicle chassis is corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 102,236 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 101,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Rear discs rusty

Pass 21 May 2016 93,199 miles

Rear diff leaking

Fail 23 Apr 2016 92,603 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lineing coming off (3.5.1g)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,675 miles

both front tyres edgee

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,408 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 64,228 miles

back plates on brakes very heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,094 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,586 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,504 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 50,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,879 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 VMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VMM, 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 VMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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