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R55 PLR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,025 mi
Last recorded176,025 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 PLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 176,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 171,509 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 167,030 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower dust cover splitting/perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S chassis legs & outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 161,139 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S outrigger legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 161,106 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking From top of fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S outrigger legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 154,863 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 148,434 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 148,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Half shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 143,107 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 135,963 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 135,960 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,181 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight rear differencial leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 128,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play on front facing arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 122,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded

spare tyre bald as spare has now been fitted to o/s/f

steering / suspension has slight play

vehicle chassis slightly corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 122,412 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

vehicle chassis slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 119,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 119,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 115,841 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 115,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 109,977 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

diff oil leak o/s front - oil on suspension joints/wheel/brake caliper and pad backplate, but not on braking surfaces

diff oil on n/s rear brake backplate - but not on braking surfaces

Fail 14 Jun 2012 109,975 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

diff oil leak o/s front - oil on suspension joints/wheel/brake caliper and pad backplate, but not on braking surfaces

diff oil on n/s rear brake backplate - but not on braking surfaces

Pass 16 Jun 2011 97,830 miles

Engine oil leaks

Rear brake pipes rusty and corroded

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Fail 14 Jun 2011 97,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil leaks

Offside front abs wheel speed sensor not located correctly and damaged

Rear brake pipes rusty and corroded

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,244 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 87,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,937 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 75,936 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 61,163 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 61,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2007 45,399 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 45,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak around lower engine

Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,371 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT ON INSIDE

Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,475 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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R55 PLR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R55 PLR, 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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R55 PLR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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