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FG03 SGY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,457 mi
Last recorded115,457 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 SGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,457 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 115,456 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 112,904 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 112,902 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 110,510 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns front lower covered with sealer (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes to rear flex hoses , advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play os and ns (2.2.B.1f)

nail in os front tyre

serious oil leak

slight fuel smell under bonnet ,advise further investigation

Fail 29 Feb 2016 110,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns front lower covered with sealer (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes to rear flex hoses , advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play os and ns (2.2.B.1f)

nail in os front tyre

slight fuel smell under bonnet ,advise further investigation

Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,073 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 108,073 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,094 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,707 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,239 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 82,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,285 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,675 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 64,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs and pads worn

oil leak from osf chassis area

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,704 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 SGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG03 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

FG03 SGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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