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PL03 XDE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

68,414 mi
Last recorded68,414 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 XDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 68,414 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 66,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,511 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 60,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,973 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 56,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Front (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Rear (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside & Offside rear Mud Guard bracket corroding

No rear Seats fitted at the time of MOT test

Offside front Mud Guard bracket corroding

Oil leak (around front Diff)

Fail 12 Aug 2020 56,950 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Front (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Rear (leading to brake flexi pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside & Offside rear Mud Guard bracket corroding

No rear Seats fitted at the time of MOT test

Offside front Mud Guard bracket corroding

Oil leak (around front Diff)

Pass 31 Jul 2019 55,055 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,479 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,507 miles

all tyres beginning to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,097 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,530 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,953 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,683 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,645 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,042 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,692 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,330 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 XDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

PL03 XDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is PL03 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 XDE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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