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PX03 MKL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

77,659 mi
Last recorded77,659 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 MKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 77,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil/fluid leak(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,518 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2023 74,435 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 74,424 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,532 miles

engine oil leak(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2021 115,962 miles

side steps heavily corroded and weak

various engine oil leaks

gear selector alignment is poor

Fail 21 Oct 2021 115,960 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

gear selector alignment is poor

side steps heavily corroded and weak

various engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,663 miles

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,455 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))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 67,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear body damage

Pass 5 Jul 2017 53,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear body damage

steering box damp

Fail 29 Jun 2017 53,687 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear body damage

steering box damp

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,895 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2014 44,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,346 miles

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

no tow ball fitted.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 42,346 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

no tow ball fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,026 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front hub oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight play in steering joints

underside thickly undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,207 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,201 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,376 miles

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

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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PX03 MKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PX03 MKL, 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 PX03 MKL registered?

PX03 MKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for PX03 MKL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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