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FB03 EJD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,449 mi
Last recorded96,449 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 EJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 96,449 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 94,259 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 94,249 miles

Brake disc contaminated OSF axel leaking on to brakes (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 90,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,822 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 84,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 81,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 81,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,308 miles

Entire underside has been coated with excessive quantity of sealant/wax oily material preventing thorough examination of various components to include brake pipes fuel lines and prescribed areas.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,870 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,502 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,421 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 67,833 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,833 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,371 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,659 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,941 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,965 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 59,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,334 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,726 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,679 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,950 miles

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

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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FB03 EJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FB03 EJD, 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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FB03 EJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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