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PK03 XTS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,993 mi
Last recorded162,993 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 XTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 162,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 160,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 159,346 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 159,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

chassis covered in underseal

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jan 2021 152,109 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 130,993 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 130,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 126,321 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 126,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 121,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,951 miles

Offside step corroded

Rear seats folded flat at time of test - unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 20 Jun 2016 113,950 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

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

Offside step corroded

Rear seats folded flat at time of test - unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Jun 2015 107,947 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2014 104,015 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 101,165 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 101,165 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 87,870 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber split

offside reverse light not working

Fail 8 Mar 2011 87,870 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber split

offside reverse light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,253 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 77,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,802 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 57,802 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,347 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 XTS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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