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FA03 KWG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

168,175 mi
Last recorded168,175 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 168,175 miles

Emissions unable to be completed NOT ABLE TO TEST DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM BROKEN/LEAKING (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT/CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM [BROKEN/CORRODED] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ACE LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached BUMPER SUPPORT HEAVILY CORRODED (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG AND ALSO HEAVILY UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC BACKPLATES CORRODED

Pass 24 Sep 2021 163,324 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear back plate corroded

front radiator cross member corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 163,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Rear back plate corroded

front radiator cross member corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 163,296 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal sinks to floor and becomes ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit man plate states 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking at rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

x member under radiator corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 161,509 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r & n/s/r 1/4 panels not fully secure

Fail 1 Sep 2020 161,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side of chassis behind front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r & n/s/r 1/4 panels not fully secure

Pass 3 Sep 2019 155,537 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering box is damp with oil

Fail 29 Aug 2019 155,447 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

steering box is damp with oil

Pass 3 Sep 2018 146,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 146,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 143,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 136,989 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 136,921 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting N/S/R and O/S/R (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 133,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 126,611 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 126,530 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

high tone horn inop

nsf wiper smearing slightly

transfer/gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 113,601 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

high tone horn inop

nsf wiper smearing slightly

transfer/gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 108,704 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,367 miles

oil leak from os of engine

oil leak from transfer box

spare tyre tread below legal limit

Fail 15 Aug 2011 100,367 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak from os of engine

oil leak from transfer box

spare tyre tread below legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,071 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 91,071 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 80,963 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 80,963 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 72,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,933 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,564 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 40,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 KWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 FA03 KWG, 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 KWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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