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FD03 RXM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

228,669 mi
Last recorded228,669 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 RXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 228,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 228,669 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 215,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 201,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 188,013 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

exhaust system corrodid

watts linkage worn

Pass 21 Mar 2022 174,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corrodid

Pass 30 Mar 2021 159,382 miles

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corrodid

propshaft rubber donut worn

Fail 18 Mar 2021 159,379 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corrodid

propshaft rubber donut worn

cant access rear seatbelts properly

Pass 23 Mar 2020 145,443 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box lower seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 131,528 miles

exhaust system corrodid

Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,732 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 119,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 119,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 115,133 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 115,127 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high not adjusting (1.8)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 107,244 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 107,244 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,537 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 96,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,558 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 87,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,268 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 71,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,165 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,532 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 42,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 29,412 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 RXM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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