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PK03 XTR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,029 mi
Last recorded225,029 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 225,029 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2024 208,210 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides & center ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 196,180 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 188,175 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 179,118 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 179,118 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 170,126 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 170,110 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 154,360 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 152,878 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 145,569 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 140,786 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 130,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,358 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 104,957 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,454 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,427 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 92,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 91,194 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 91,193 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 89,293 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 87,044 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 87,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,318 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,199 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 XTR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

PK03 XTR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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