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PL03 RLV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

208,606 mi
Last recorded208,606 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 RLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 208,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 201,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 201,569 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 200,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 198,707 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres

Fail 22 Jun 2023 198,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2022 197,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end which goes to rear of the hub worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 197,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end which goes to rear of the hub worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 194,900 miles

Offside Front steering arm ball joint on hub dust cover deteriorated

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 194,900 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front steering arm ball joint on hub dust cover deteriorated

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 194,898 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2020 192,595 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 188,235 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 188,235 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 186,817 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 183,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 176,856 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 170,545 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 165,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 156,281 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 147,344 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 147,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 137,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 123,142 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 101,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 81,991 miles

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

Water leak from engine

Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,740 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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PL03 RLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PL03 RLV, 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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PL03 RLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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