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FE03 XEA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

128,757 mi
Last recorded128,757 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 128,757 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 128,757 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 128,341 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT - bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 128,325 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened seat belt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened rear centre seat belt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT - bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,035 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 122,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 119,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 119,677 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 116,507 miles

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

Ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside & offside rear chassis (6.6.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 109,879 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,557 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,433 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 21 Feb 2014 95,433 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 20 Feb 2013 89,189 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 89,189 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,971 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 86,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,130 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 64,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,392 miles

slight lift in drop arm ball joint

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2008 49,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,630 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,204 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 XEA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 XEA, 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 XEA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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