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FD03 CXB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,146 mi
Last recorded132,146 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 132,146 miles

Brake pipes greased

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front both upper and lower hub ball joints slight play

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded over chassis

Offside Front both upper and lower hub ball joints slight play

Offside Front tyre has screw in tread

Towbar mount prescribed area corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2019 132,146 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipes greased

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front both upper and lower hub ball joints slight play

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded over chassis

Offside Front both upper and lower hub ball joints slight play

Offside Front tyre has screw in tread

Towbar mount prescribed area corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 125,565 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear panard rod / stabilizer bar, centre upper ball joint slight play

Fail 26 Jan 2018 125,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, shocker upper mount area (2.4.A.3)

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear panard rod / stabilizer bar, centre upper ball joint slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,076 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 117,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 110,693 miles

Front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode all coated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front under bonnet inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear chasie and body mount areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion off side rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 110,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasie within 30 cm of suspension component (2.4.A.3)

Front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode all coated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front under bonnet inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear chasie and body mount areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion off side rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,551 miles

1 mud under vheichle 2 slight corrosion to brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,509 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,464 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,970 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,778 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 48,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 39,357 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007
Fail 3 Sep 2007 30,640 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,087 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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FD03 CXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD03 CXB, 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 FD03 CXB registered?

FD03 CXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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