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FB03 OJD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,250 mi
Last recorded131,250 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 OJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,250 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

black under body sealant applied below vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2022 131,243 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Apr 2021 130,055 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot worn

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

brake pipes covered in paint

repair covered in sealer

underbody,suspension and chassis corroded,most areas covered in paint

Fail 9 Apr 2021 130,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot worn

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

brake pipes covered in paint

underbody,suspension and chassis corroded,most areas covered in paint

Pass 1 Apr 2019 128,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both body to chassis hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis, including rear air bag mounts and front coil spring top mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear inner wheelarch holed with corrosion

tow bar brackets heavily corroded

unable to assess repair to osf outer cvj boot

Fail 27 Mar 2019 128,940 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both body to chassis hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis, including rear air bag mounts and front coil spring top mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside rear inner wheelarch holed with corrosion

tow bar brackets heavily corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,658 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front axle seal oil leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Fail 31 Mar 2018 125,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front axle seal oil leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front to rear (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 121,823 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 121,689 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,437 miles

oil pressure light on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 108,876 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 104,513 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 102,183 miles

o/s/r oil leak from hub,diff oil

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,580 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear half shaft seal leaking slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2011 94,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear half shaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,176 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 51,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,101 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,628 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 38,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,141 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 OJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OJD, 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 OJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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