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DG03 FSL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

150,029 mi
Last recorded150,029 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 150,029 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

chassis has corrosion but not to excess

Pass 17 Apr 2024 147,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2023 144,026 miles

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2022 135,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 134,039 miles

chassis shows signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2020 130,280 miles

all of rear chassis shows signs of corrosion but not to excess

Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,770 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2019 122,764 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2018 116,860 miles

Rear NO REAR BUMP STOPS FITTED BUT ORIGINAL BRACKETS STILL IN PLACE

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR PLATES (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 116,860 miles

Fuel system component leaking REAR FILTER WITHIN WHEEL ARCH (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported ABOVE N/S CHASSIS RAIL IN MIDDLE OF THE CAR (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion MUDFLAP BRACKET TO BODY (6.1.C.1)

Rear NO REAR BUMP STOPS FITTED BUT ORIGINAL BRACKETS STILL IN PLACE

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR PLATES (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

High level additional stop lamp not working. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 109,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,163 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 95,108 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,847 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,657 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,709 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,200 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 39,839 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,045 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,866 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 FSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

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

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