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FA03 EPC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,537 mi
Last recorded161,537 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 161,537 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 149,065 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 149,050 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 144,729 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 144,721 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 138,459 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 132,314 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 132,314 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,714 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,812 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,003 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 89,435 miles

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

protective coating on chassis is flaking off

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 86,214 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 72,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,224 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,873 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,612 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 62,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,864 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front suspension pipe [ride height] leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,751 miles

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

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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FA03 EPC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FA03 EPC, 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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FA03 EPC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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