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FE03 XDV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,805 mi
Last recorded149,805 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2009 149,805 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

High level brake light inop.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil Leak.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 149,805 miles

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

High level brake light inop.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil Leak.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 132,925 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 132,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leaks

front number plate deteriorating

fuel filter plug disconnected

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2007 106,332 miles

both front wiper blades torn

gear box oil leak

leak on power steering cooling pipe

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear brake pipe corroding on top of chassis

Pass 24 Mar 2006 82,105 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 82,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

FE03 XDV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FE03 XDV safe to buy?

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