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FE03 XEC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,055 mi
Last recorded150,055 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 150,055 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 150,055 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 149,151 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 149,151 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 140,814 miles

middle exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 138,521 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread

rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 135,114 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 135,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole near cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement leveling valve link rod broken (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 130,972 miles

Offside rear chassis leg getting weak.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 127,027 miles

Exhaust getting weak at the joints.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 127,027 miles

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

Exhaust getting weak at the joints.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 122,361 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 116,417 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 106,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 92,693 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,940 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 88,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 73,871 miles

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

Nearside and Offside rear hubs leaking oil

Pass 16 Mar 2007 73,851 miles

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

nearside rear hub leaking oil

offside rear hub leaking oil

Pass 28 Mar 2006 66,261 miles

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

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 XEC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XEC, 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 XEC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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