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FG03 XHA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,219 mi
Last recorded165,219 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 165,219 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 160,057 miles

Central Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing prop-shaft bolts loose on hand brake drum ,tightened up best to get looked at asp ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 148,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 134,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,248 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 113,979 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 113,461 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 101,326 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,652 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,224 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 75,218 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,946 miles

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

advise. slight fuel leak engine area

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r hub seal slight leek not yet on disc

Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,059 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,407 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 XHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 XHA registered?

FG03 XHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is FG03 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 XHA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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