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FE03 MVK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,644 mi
Last recorded132,644 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 132,644 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 130,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,987 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 123,602 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,977 miles

Nearside Front bumper damged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front oil leak around hub

Offside Rear reverse lens damaged

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind axel (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 104,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,258 miles

Nearside Front bumper cracked but not considered dangerous

Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,432 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Dec 2013 90,151 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 88,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,114 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low

Fail 27 Mar 2012 88,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,611 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 82,555 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,777 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 51,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,209 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,084 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 MVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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The MOT history for FE03 MVK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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