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FC03 NKN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,200 mi
Last recorded68,200 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,200 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 68,200 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 50,262 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,141 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 45,141 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 May 2012 39,210 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,345 miles

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

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

wiper blades starting to smear the screen

Pass 6 May 2010 25,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 19,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 17,493 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,367 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 11,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 11,497 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 NKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

FC03 NKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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