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FB03 OJP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,039 mi
Last recorded179,039 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 179,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 179,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 156,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 155,761 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front prop shaft needs greasing

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 131,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top & bottom (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 131,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 105,050 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 105,049 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,851 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s abs loom had rubbed on cv gaiter

posible diesel leak engine area

Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,857 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,081 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,513 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,378 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,177 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,541 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,307 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 OJP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OJP, 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 OJP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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