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FG03 FZE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,965 mi
Last recorded163,965 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 163,965 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 157,648 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 157,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 145,965 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 139,712 miles

windscreen wipers not parking correctly

Pass 22 Feb 2016 133,030 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 123,208 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 116,991 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 116,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 108,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 108,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 97,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 78,270 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 75,766 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,766 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,176 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,013 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,377 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle preventing the full inspection of an adult seat belt.

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside and offside rear tyres starting to get close to maximum limit of wear.

Slightly uneven service brake application.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,185 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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FG03 FZE 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 80%.

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 FG03 FZE, 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 FG03 FZE registered?

FG03 FZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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