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DG03 FRR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,082 mi
Last recorded56,082 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2025 56,082 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body to chassis mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch is very corroded but not going to affect the driving or body strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch is very corroded but not going to affect the driving or body strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both the OS and NS steps are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis is corroded ,rear parts of chassis is starting to split but not going to affect the driving or body strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 51,613 miles

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

Nearside Front innerwing slightly corroded

Nearside step corroded under side

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

Offside Front innerwing slightly corroded

Offside step corroded under side

Pass 17 Jul 2023 46,608 miles

Nearside Outer Step corroded

Offside Outer Step corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2023 46,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Outer Step corroded

Offside Outer Step corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,179 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 45,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,311 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,927 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 37,952 miles

Oil leak at rear diff ()

vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,442 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,752 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 33,752 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,923 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,505 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,051 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,225 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,653 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on wall but not to cords

n/s/r axel case has oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,587 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,898 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,503 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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DG03 FRR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DG03 FRR, 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 DG03 FRR registered?

DG03 FRR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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