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DG03 FTY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,978 mi
Last recorded199,978 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 199,978 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2019 199,774 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded under abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near tow bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2018 186,588 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 172,952 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2016 160,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 153,462 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 145,818 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 133,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 119,133 miles

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

Nearside and offside front-rear tyres wearing on edge

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

Steering box leaking

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

Pass 28 May 2010 108,410 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 98,923 miles

nail osf tyre

nsr bump stop missing

osr tyre worn inner edge

rear seats removed

slight seepage from steering box

Fail 26 May 2009 98,859 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nail osf tyre

nsr bump stop missing

osr tyre worn inner edge

rear seats removed

slight seepage from steering box

Fail 18 Feb 2008 86,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 86,237 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 74,026 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,138 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 FTY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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