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PX03 RWN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

190,297 mi
Last recorded190,297 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 RWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2025 190,297 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corrosion /shocker (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak axcell

Pass 16 Feb 2024 182,318 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive everywhere! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside step corroded

significant under body corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2024 182,306 miles

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded, marked hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive everywhere! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside step corroded

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides under floor, both marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

significant under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2023 177,881 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2022 177,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 169,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2020 168,096 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 167,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing near abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 262,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 262,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake disc back plate corroded away and insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 160,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 155,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 148,455 miles

General corrosion to underside

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 148,320 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to underside

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 138,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 133,074 miles

Advise both sides bottom ball joints slight play

Advise nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 14 Mar 2013 127,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 127,558 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 120,492 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 120,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 114,137 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 108,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 103,335 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 97,188 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,427 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 76,718 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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PX03 RWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RWN, 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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PX03 RWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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