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DG03 FTF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,908 mi
Last recorded151,908 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 151,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 148,760 miles

Chassis is corroded

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 145,327 miles

Chassis is corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 142,508 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides of chassis heavily corroded and repaired

Pass 5 Feb 2018 138,144 miles

rear chassis heavily repaired and corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2018 138,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings badly corroded and cracked. marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 133,758 miles

Nearside Rear axle slight oil leak

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Front brake backplate corroded

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

centre and rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,624 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear legs rusting (6.6.6)

both side steps rusting badley

Fail 15 Feb 2016 124,485 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear legs rusting (6.6.6)

both side steps rusting badley

Pass 17 Feb 2015 115,819 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 115,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 108,332 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear brake dust covers rusting badley

both rear chassis legs rusting

both rear chhassis legs rusting

exhaust rusting

rear bump stops missing

underside rusting and both inner sills

Fail 10 Feb 2014 108,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear brake dust covers rusting badley

both rear chassis legs rusting

both rear chhassis legs rusting

exhaust rusting

rear bump stops missing

underside rusting and both inner sills

Pass 19 Feb 2013 101,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside raer brake back plate missing

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,070 miles

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

rear chassis corroding

rear suspension stops missing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,944 miles

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Feb 2011 85,941 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,201 miles

headlights showing a poor patern

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,354 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 70,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,199 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,178 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 51,887 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 FTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

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

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