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PN03 VYW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

179,592 mi
Last recorded179,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 VYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 179,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 179,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 164,325 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2023 146,753 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 137,071 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 136,765 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,374 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 136,371 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 135,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 135,471 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 135,471 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 134,657 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,149 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,827 miles

slight leak power steering

Pass 15 Oct 2014 114,848 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 114,848 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,209 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 97,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,472 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,306 miles

n/s/f tyre near legal limit

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in steering box

Pass 25 Apr 2006 30,550 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm.

Fail 25 Apr 2006 30,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 30,550 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm.

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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PN03 VYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 PN03 VYW, 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 PN03 VYW registered?

PN03 VYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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