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FA03 CZW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,188 mi
Last recorded157,188 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 CZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 157,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Signs of corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 29 Nov 2017 173,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms and both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2017 173,474 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe bust (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms and both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 164,913 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2015 155,777 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension height sensor linkage worn

engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 155,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear suspension height sensor linkage worn

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 146,776 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 146,776 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 141,786 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front lower ball joint creaking

Fail 14 Nov 2013 141,786 miles

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front lower ball joint creaking

Pass 16 Nov 2012 130,823 miles

heavly waxed

Pass 16 Dec 2011 122,976 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 109,430 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 89,996 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 75,890 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 75,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 62,944 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 53,129 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 41,175 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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FA03 CZW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA03 CZW, 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 FA03 CZW registered?

FA03 CZW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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