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PL03 RMZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,084 mi
Last recorded197,084 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 RMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 197,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 190,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 190,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 183,140 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 183,140 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 173,112 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 162,308 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hubseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 152,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 151,663 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 151,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing with ABS unit mounted to it (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing next to brake servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub seal leaking grease/ oil onto brake pads (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 146,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 138,527 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 127,568 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,398 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 115,393 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 95,915 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 87,413 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 81,210 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 74,498 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,160 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn close to lower tread limit

o/s/f tyre worn low

oil leak pressent around steering box area

rear brake disc covers missing

rear chassis rails showing corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,911 miles

front b rake pads appear worn

rear brake disc covers missing

rear chassis rails showing some corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,349 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn close to lower tread limit of 1.6mm

Pass 20 May 2008 47,108 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,377 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 RMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RMZ, 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 PL03 RMZ registered?

PL03 RMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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