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PL03 RMU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,429 mi
Last recorded141,429 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 141,429 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2026 141,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2025 136,402 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 136,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 134,524 miles

All steering,suspension and braking components covered in corrosion.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs showing signs of pitting on disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bake lines corroded at brake junction (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 131,968 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 131,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 130,546 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion in general inc outriggers and cab body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 130,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both other flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 128,333 miles

ALL 4 tyres cracking

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint gaiter siliconed but stopping ingress of dirt

Pass 23 Jun 2020 126,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all 4 tyres cracking and worn

Pass 25 Jun 2019 123,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 119,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 119,300 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,511 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,851 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 105,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,567 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,667 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,004 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,004 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 102,882 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 102,882 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 86,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,246 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 RMU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PL03 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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