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FC03 LAA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,427 mi
Last recorded129,427 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 LAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 129,427 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight power steering leak from the pump

Fail 4 Dec 2025 129,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

slight power steering leak from the pump

Pass 5 Dec 2024 125,762 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 123,563 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 123,563 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 122,541 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 122,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 120,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 123,217 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 LAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

FC03 LAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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