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AF04 FBG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

95,517 mi
Last recorded95,517 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 95,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 91,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,494 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint slight lift

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly feathering

Pass 7 Nov 2022 87,199 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 87,199 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 82,349 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathering

slight lift in both front ball joints

Fail 9 Jun 2021 82,339 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre feathering

slight lift in both front ball joints

Pass 23 Jun 2020 78,406 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear diff input shaft seal slight leak

Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,822 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 66,822 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,818 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 58,154 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules are corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 58,154 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules are corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel system component leaking leak from return pipe (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 54,715 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,462 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,667 miles

tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 14 Jun 2013 44,646 miles

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

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

tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,526 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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,919 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 25,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,574 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 24,570 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

oil leak

surface corrosion to discs

Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,022 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,816 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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AF04 FBG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AF04 FBG, 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 AF04 FBG registered?

AF04 FBG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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