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FA03 KWB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,514 mi
Last recorded110,514 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 KWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 110,514 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 110,514 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 108,298 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 108,298 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 103,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 98,662 miles

Nearside door mirror slight damage

Fail 12 Aug 2019 98,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside door mirror slight damage

Pass 6 Jul 2018 95,267 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 95,267 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,870 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,121 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 89,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 87,643 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,387 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,894 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,057 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,677 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,042 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,621 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,286 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 41,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KWB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWB, 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 KWB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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