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FE03 XCN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,463 mi
Last recorded197,463 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 197,463 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 182,511 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front end (2.4.G.2)

rust offside/nearside rear chassis

Pass 3 Dec 2015 174,059 miles

Brakes ; Decelerometer Brake Test Only , 4 WD

Engine , bay covers / other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Registration ; both number plates background doesn't appear to be reflective & no suppliers I.D.

Suspension ; o/s/r trailing arm forward bush deteriorated

Tyres ; both front & both front valve stems perished , recommend replace

Wheel bearings ; slight play n/s/r

Pass 3 Dec 2014 165,990 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 165,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 162,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 162,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 154,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front hub has slight play. n/s/f hub has grease covering it.

Pass 8 Dec 2012 154,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front hub has slight play. n/s/f hub has grease covering it.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 140,171 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 138,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 128,512 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dampness around os steering drop arm from power steering box

high level brake light inoperative

oil leak on engine/gearbox

rear brake discs becoming worn

Fail 13 Mar 2009 128,512 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dampness around os steering drop arm from power steering box

high level brake light inoperative

oil leak on engine/gearbox

rear brake discs becoming worn

Fail 10 Dec 2008 128,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

frt discs worn on limits

o/s frt tyre low psi

oil leak

rear 2 seats down belts not checked

rear discs worn and starting to rust

Pass 1 May 2008 115,007 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 77,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres low

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2006 62,549 miles

unable to check 3rd row seat buckles as seats folded

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 XCN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XCN, 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 XCN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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