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FE03 MVP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,727 mi
Last recorded163,727 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 163,727 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2024 163,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2023 161,360 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 160,759 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion through out under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 154,142 miles

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

body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2019 145,860 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Aug 2018 141,083 miles

high level stop lamp inop.

nearside number plate lamp inop.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 136,358 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Aug 2017 136,358 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2016 130,861 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 124,727 miles

Centre Brake light not working

Fail 3 Sep 2015 124,716 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Brake light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2014 117,420 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 109,461 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 109,460 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 99,359 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 87,343 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 76,301 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,552 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 54,287 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,339 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 43,339 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,942 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,929 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 MVP 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 83.3%.

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 MVP, 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 FE03 MVP registered?

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

Is FE03 MVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 MVP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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