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DG03 FSD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

253,651 mi
Last recorded253,651 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 253,651 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 245,276 miles

Body has slight corrosion complete chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 240,849 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis sides of fuel tank (6.6.6)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 240,849 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis sides of fuel tank (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 235,038 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 225,830 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 225,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2013 135,245 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 135,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 110,199 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

various body damage

Fail 29 Mar 2012 110,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

various body damage

Pass 1 Apr 2011 98,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres different size

high level stop light not working

Fail 1 Apr 2011 98,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres different size

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2009 80,507 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 80,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,110 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 70,110 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,781 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 56,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FSD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG03 FSD, 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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DG03 FSD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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