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FA03 KWN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

240,339 mi
Last recorded240,339 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2023 240,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure relief valve (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

has slight corrosion under body, sills, mud flaps, inner arches, chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 Jun 2022 229,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 229,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 221,173 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 28 Jun 2021 221,494 miles

Brake performance not tested condition of front brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Emissions not tested condition of exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 13 Jul 2020 214,923 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 207,734 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 207,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 199,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 189,379 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 179,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wear

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 170,430 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on underside

oil leak at diff

wear on rear discs and pads

Fail 22 Apr 2015 170,098 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on underside

oil leak at diff

wear on rear discs and pads

Pass 25 Jun 2014 163,679 miles

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

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 20 Jun 2014 163,595 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 22 Jul 2013 157,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 157,055 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 150,088 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 141,779 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 132,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 124,515 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 124,460 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2008 116,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 108,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 98,656 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 KWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KWN, 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 KWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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