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PX03 UWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 UWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022
Fail 31 May 2022

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 294,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 294,897 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 292,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 292,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 289,986 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 289,986 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 287,694 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 287,694 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 265,086 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 265,086 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 245,417 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 245,417 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 226,835 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 226,835 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 204,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 204,338 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 178,383 miles

o/s/f seat belt frayed

Fail 4 Nov 2011 178,383 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f seat belt frayed

Pass 1 Nov 2010 155,562 miles

possible diesel leak on tank

Fail 1 Nov 2010 155,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

possible diesel leak on tank

Pass 13 Oct 2009 128,694 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 128,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 85,594 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 85,590 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

chip in A zone of windscreen

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,393 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 63,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UWA 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 50%.

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 UWA, 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 UWA registered?

PX03 UWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is PX03 UWA safe to buy?

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