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FB03 FNW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,397 mi
Last recorded122,397 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2023 122,397 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess rear brake pads due to wheel trims seem thin have advised presenter to investigate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 111,868 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 111,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link end marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking fuel tank areas wet on both sides of chassis towing eyes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop missing

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 105,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,135 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 97,100 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,981 miles

slight play in drop arm balljoint

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,143 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2012 62,085 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,859 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,516 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,601 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 FNW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FNW, 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 FNW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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