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PM03 CVS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,622 mi
Last recorded147,622 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM03 CVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 147,622 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 141,844 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 136,738 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 131,655 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 131,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rubbed through near axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 126,407 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 122,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 116,685 miles

under body corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 113,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 109,426 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,043 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 99,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,061 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,691 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 96,691 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,841 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,542 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 17 Apr 2012 82,542 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 May 2011 77,867 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,144 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 64,920 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

suspect fuel leake

Pass 1 May 2009 64,920 miles

suspect fuel leake

Pass 3 May 2008 56,213 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 37,741 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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PM03 CVS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PM03 CVS, 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 PM03 CVS registered?

PM03 CVS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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