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FA03 KWL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,317 mi
Last recorded173,317 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 KWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 173,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 158,395 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 154,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 150,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 146,727 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 141,972 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 123,323 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 123,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 121,014 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 121,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 109,206 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 KWL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

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

Is FA03 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 KWL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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