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FB03 SNJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,319 mi
Last recorded117,319 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 117,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 114,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,807 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,233 miles

Surface rust to chassis

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,233 miles

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

Surface rust to chassis

Pass 8 Nov 2019 102,524 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 102,524 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,764 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,362 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear- Front section (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 94,362 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panhard rod (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front to rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear- Front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 83,041 miles

Nearside Rear chassi box corroded

Offside Rear chassi box corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 83,031 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear chassi box corroded

Offside Rear chassi box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 70,038 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 57,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 44,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 38,796 miles

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,069 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,727 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,738 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,560 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,429 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 SNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SNJ, 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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What year was FB03 SNJ registered?

FB03 SNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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