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FB03 FJE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,015 mi
Last recorded183,015 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 183,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 180,268 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 2 Sep 2016 176,642 miles

Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

front and rear bushes slight cracking

general surface rust all over

n/s/r back plate corroded

surface rust all over

Fail 2 Sep 2016 176,640 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

front and rear bushes slight cracking

general surface rust all over

n/s/r back plate corroded

surface rust all over

Pass 4 Sep 2015 171,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

movement noted in both front shock absorber mountings

movement noted in n/s drag link end

Fail 4 Sep 2015 171,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

movement noted in both front shock absorber mountings

movement noted in n/s drag link end

Pass 10 Jun 2014 152,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

hand brake lever warning light on dash

Pass 2 May 2013 137,660 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper blade deteriating

Pass 28 Mar 2012 124,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 112,286 miles

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

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

bump stops missing

Fail 4 Apr 2011 112,286 miles

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

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

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

bump stops missing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 100,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,805 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,667 miles

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

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

nearside front and rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,230 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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FB03 FJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJE, 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 FJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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