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VO03 PKY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,048 mi
Last recorded168,048 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 PKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 168,048 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 165,466 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 162,523 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 160,003 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 155,502 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 142,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded and hole

Fail 2 Dec 2017 142,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded and hole

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 139,591 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust silencer mounting missing & rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 132,916 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 127,492 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 127,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 120,953 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 117,881 miles

n/s and o/s chassis corrosion starting and weaking

rear cross member corrosion starting

Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,674 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 98,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,373 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 63,185 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,933 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,718 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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VO03 PKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO03 PKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO03 PKY registered?

VO03 PKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is VO03 PKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO03 PKY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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