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PY03 DWG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,506 mi
Last recorded136,506 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 DWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 136,506 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 128,903 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 128,903 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 119,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 108,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,935 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,306 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive age related corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis/suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,200 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,220 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,353 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,593 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,323 miles

front cross member (non structual) corroded

underbody, chassis and components showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper support rotten

offside rear backplate corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,032 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,698 miles

brakepipes and chassis are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2010 48,698 miles

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

brakepipes and chassis are showing signs of corrosion

nearside front to rear is corroded above the rear chassis

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,665 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,323 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,096 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,624 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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PY03 DWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PY03 DWG, 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 PY03 DWG registered?

PY03 DWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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