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PX03 WKY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,986 mi
Last recorded142,986 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,986 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 140,557 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 133,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 123,339 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 123,333 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid loss (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing around ABS block (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded within engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded within engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle to chassis arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing into inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking box lower seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail under bulkhead (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bulkhead (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak top hose bleeding screw ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

chassis corroded both sides of gearbox cross member

chassis, inner sills and body have multiple repairs in many locations .

Pass 8 Mar 2018 115,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 115,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,503 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 108,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,639 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,986 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 97,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 93,161 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 93,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,054 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,786 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 82,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,921 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 74,494 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,494 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 70,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 70,463 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 67,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,242 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,222 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 WKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WKY, 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 WKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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