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F8 RMV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,063 mi
Last recorded90,063 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 RMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 90,063 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both side steps starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2024 89,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 89,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,128 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 89,128 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pedal has no servo (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 85,438 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 85,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 80,210 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 78,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 74,571 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,543 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 67,841 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 63,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 63,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,057 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,807 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly scrubbed on outer sidewalls. n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 43,196 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,081 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,903 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,598 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 26,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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F8 RMV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F8 RMV, 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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F8 RMV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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The MOT history for F8 RMV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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