MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top of inner wing with in 30cm of suspension mount, all way along front to back excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill within 30cm excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Top of inner wing within 30cm of suspension and abs mountings, exessive corrosion from front to back (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Chassis has lots of surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Extensive chassis and under-body corrosion.
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear system pipes. (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Coolant leak.
Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed + check strap torn from pillar. (6.2.B.2)
Rear Door will not open.
Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low N/s & O/s (1.8)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 main front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail + tow-bar mount. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter area. (7.2.3)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail + Body mount. (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Operates reverse lamps. (1.3.2f)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Extensive chassis and under-body corrosion.
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear system pipes. (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Coolant leak.
Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed + check strap torn from pillar. (6.2.B.2)
Rear Door will not open.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear axcel bump stop missing
offside rear axcel bump stop missing
Offside front corner-power steering fliud seepage.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FC03 HTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 FC03 HTF, 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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FC03 HTF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.
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