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FE03 MVF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

180,834 mi
Last recorded180,834 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 MVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 180,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 170,859 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 170,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 170,234 miles

Central Front Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Insecure. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple leaks from engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-rubber both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All. ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 164,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 162,465 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 159,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 155,548 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2018 155,548 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2017 151,113 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2017 151,065 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 145,336 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (3.5.1g)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall creaking

Oil leak engine ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front (2.7.3)

offside front anti-roll bar link boot split

Fail 1 Aug 2016 145,329 miles

Air suspension levelling valve insecure nearside and offside rear links broken (2.4.D.4)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nearside front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Fuel filter wiring broken (1.9.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (3.5.1g)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall creaking

Oil leak engine ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front (2.7.3)

offside front anti-roll bar link boot split

Pass 19 Oct 2015 136,849 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 124,134 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 109,069 miles

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 109,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 97,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,441 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 62,292 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,471 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 43,680 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 29,414 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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FE03 MVF 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 76%.

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 FE03 MVF, 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 MVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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