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FD03 VTZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,838 mi
Last recorded104,838 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 104,838 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 103,868 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 100,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 100,912 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID PIPE LOSE ON CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES DAMAGED ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 96,093 miles

Nearside Front door check strap pin missing

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 tyres side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 93,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,366 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 90,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,052 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,823 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,280 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,715 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,660 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 51,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,526 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,532 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,545 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 VTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

FD03 VTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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