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FD03 CYP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

185,565 mi
Last recorded185,565 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 185,565 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 180,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 174,979 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 167,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 160,740 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 148,352 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 143,907 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 143,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 141,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 137,429 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 133,969 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 127,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 124,545 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 113,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 104,477 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2010 93,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 84,911 miles

chips in windscreen some close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,567 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 43,433 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 CYP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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