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FC03 HTF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,268 mi
Last recorded184,268 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 184,268 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 179,361 miles

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))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 179,361 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 176,918 miles

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.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 176,918 miles

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.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 174,709 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 174,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 164,191 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 155,713 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 142,815 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 142,815 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 129,612 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 115,472 miles

Offside front corner-power steering fliud seepage.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 104,806 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 104,802 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,580 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 94,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 85,002 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 70,738 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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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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