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PL03 RNU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

175,228 mi
Last recorded175,228 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 175,228 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 173,736 miles

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Oct 2021 169,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 163,507 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 151,222 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 144,952 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 132,419 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 132,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 122,273 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 122,272 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 110,998 miles

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

side steps rusty.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 103,322 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 103,322 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 98,838 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 98,838 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,103 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,356 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from n/side rear hub seal. ok for mot.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,862 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 48,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,669 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SLIGHT ENGINE FUEL LEAK

Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,088 miles

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

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

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 RNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

PL03 RNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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