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PK03 XTG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,767 mi
Last recorded209,767 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 XTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 209,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

welding repairs onlyjust up to standard

Fail 3 Mar 2023 209,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre - low tread depth

power steering box - leak

Pass 21 Mar 2019 207,324 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 207,324 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 205,306 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 195,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 192,725 miles

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

oil leak transfeer box?

rear brakes back plates req; very soon.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 192,725 miles

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

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

oil leak transfeer box?

rear brakes back plates req; very soon.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 169,017 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near & Off side rear Brake Back Plates slightly corroded

Near side front lower Ball joint rubber gaitor split

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil Leak from rear of engine, Transfer Box, Rear diff.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 169,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Near & Off side rear Brake Back Plates slightly corroded

Near side front lower Ball joint rubber gaitor split

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil Leak from rear of engine, Transfer Box, Rear diff.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 164,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 153,143 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 135,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 105,453 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,661 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 87,661 miles

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,086 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 66,086 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XTG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTG, 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 XTG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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