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FD03 RXH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,170 mi
Last recorded110,170 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 110,170 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 110,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 103,022 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 95,540 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)

Pass 10 May 2016 87,748 miles

Offside door mirror cracked

Offside rear brake disc back plate corroded.

Slight play in steering ball joints

Windscreen scratched but not in drivers view.

Pass 20 May 2015 79,166 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 79,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2014 71,910 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 65,685 miles

Both rear suspension level control valves connecting rod lower mountings split and could fall off.

O/S/ door mirror cracked

Fail 22 May 2013 65,683 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Both rear suspension level control valves connecting rod lower mountings split and could fall off.

O/S/ door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,374 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 60,343 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 54,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2010 49,977 miles

o/s mirror glas cracked but not affecting the view

Pass 12 May 2009 43,463 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 43,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside door mirror lens cracked

Rear exhaust join clamp missing

Rear exhaust section join corrded

Pass 6 May 2008 36,483 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)

n/s/f bottom joint slight leak

Pass 9 May 2007 30,284 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,709 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 RXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD03 RXH, 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 RXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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