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DN03 FXF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,504 mi
Last recorded124,504 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 FXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 124,504 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 119,113 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 114,483 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 109,568 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 109,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 106,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 91,881 miles

o/s/side steps carroded

suspenion pipes carroded

Fail 21 May 2018 91,881 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached dust covers (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f 2ndry washer jet not working

o/s/side steps carroded

suspenion pipes carroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 91,871 miles

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened all active suspension corroded (2.4.D.3)

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened all the pipes (2.4.D.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control on and hill descent (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working high (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,717 miles

all suspenion pipes carroded

chassys carroded

exhaust carroded

exhaust carroded

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,726 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

n/s and o/s wiper deteriated but still clean window

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2014 64,253 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,812 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 49,772 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,134 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,872 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,871 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,946 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,979 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)

steering box damp

Fail 24 Aug 2007 31,978 miles

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

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

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)

steering box damp

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,427 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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DN03 FXF 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 72%.

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 DN03 FXF, 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 DN03 FXF registered?

DN03 FXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is DN03 FXF safe to buy?

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