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FB03 LYY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

161,053 mi
Last recorded161,053 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 161,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch some corrosion not affecting structure

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

side steps corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 161,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch some corrosion not affecting structure

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

side steps corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 159,767 miles

some corrosion both front inner wings

Fail 28 Oct 2024 159,767 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

some corrosion both front inner wings

Pass 1 Nov 2023 156,118 miles

Nearside Front some corrosion to inner wing

Offside Rear Outer some corrosion to outer sill

Fail 1 Nov 2023 156,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front some corrosion to inner wing

Offside Rear Outer some corrosion to outer sill

Pass 3 Nov 2022 152,569 miles

Nearside Front some corrosion inner wing

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Fail 3 Nov 2022 152,568 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front some corrosion inner wing

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Nov 2021 147,415 miles

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

Nearside Front some corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 147,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front some corrosion inner wheel arch

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 141,134 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 135,920 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 130,240 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 130,240 miles

Indicator switch inoperative COP (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,410 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,928 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened to rear (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,147 miles

front to rear active suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 112,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front to rear active suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 105,686 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 101,613 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,954 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 98,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 87,488 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 87,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,108 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 63,606 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 63,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,991 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 LYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FB03 LYY, 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 LYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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