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FE03 GZR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,750 mi
Last recorded104,750 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 GZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 104,750 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,573 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all four wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,823 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2019 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play track rod in front of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer by front suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

extensive corr

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,513 miles

Front support panel corroded but not prescribed area

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sidesd (2.4.G.2)

brakes passed mot but could be better

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on all of chassis but not considered excessive

Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis along side fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Front support panel corroded but not prescribed area

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sidesd (2.4.G.2)

brakes passed mot but could be better

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on all of chassis but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,358 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all of chassis (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded but tank secure

slight wear in front ball joints

surface corrosion on all of chassis but not judged to be excessive

Fail 30 Mar 2017 93,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near body mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all of chassis (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded but tank secure

slight wear in front ball joints

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,606 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroded

slight wear in front wheel bearings

slight wear in n/s top ball joint

surface corrosion on all of chassis and crossmembers

Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,606 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake hose ferrules corroded

slight wear in front wheel bearings

slight wear in n/s top ball joint

surface corrosion on all of chassis and crossmembers

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,460 miles

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

slight wear in n/s track rod end

slight wear in o/s front wheel bearing

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension parts

Fail 23 Mar 2015 90,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

slight wear in n/s track rod end

slight wear in o/s front wheel bearing

surface corrosion on chassis and suspension parts

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,920 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on most of chassis

front discs worn

oil leak

rear step badly corroded

seat belts slightly frayed

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Mar 2014 88,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on most of chassis

front discs worn

oil leak

rear step badly corroded

seat belts slightly frayed

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,927 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

rear step corroded

seat belt stitching slightly frayed

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,600 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear 2 seats not in use at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2012 78,543 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

rear 2 seats not in use at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2011 72,519 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,326 miles

slight wear in front links

Fail 13 Mar 2009 63,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,104 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,103 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,093 miles

brake pads getting low

slight wear in track rod ends

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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FE03 GZR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FE03 GZR, 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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FE03 GZR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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