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FG03 KBP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,551 mi
Last recorded83,551 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 KBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 83,551 miles

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 83,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 82,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 81,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,583 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 80,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,362 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,634 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 77,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,489 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,330 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,188 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 67,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,754 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,760 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,697 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,213 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,530 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,731 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 KBP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KBP, 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 KBP registered?

FG03 KBP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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