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FE03 XEB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,107 mi
Last recorded160,107 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 160,107 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 158,710 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Rear bump stops missing

Fail 3 Feb 2016 158,710 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion Rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Jan 2015 156,118 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 153,474 miles

Slight chassis surface corrosion, rear.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 147,619 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jan 2012 135,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 135,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 120,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 120,281 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 103,390 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 88,470 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 74,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,731 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,978 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,520 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 XEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

FE03 XEB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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