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FC03 HVK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,021 mi
Last recorded132,021 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 132,021 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear lower chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 128,685 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 128,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front stone guard loose

Pass 2 Apr 2024 123,851 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 123,517 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both bays (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 123,517 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both bays (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 119,287 miles

Nearside Rear chassiss rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 111,288 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to chassis.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,052 miles

corrosion to near side and off side rear chassis

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to chassis.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 100,696 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r chassis.

dampness o/s/r wheel.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,309 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 95,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 89,826 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,931 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 79,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

all four brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,533 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,489 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,785 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 48,752 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,113 miles

passenger rear tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,764 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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FC03 HVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 FC03 HVK, 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 FC03 HVK registered?

FC03 HVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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