MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,695 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres starting to split
Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres starting to split
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres starting to split
Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Damage to nearside rear bumper
Rear tyres sidewalls perished
Fuel Damp at rear of engine
N/S/R Bumper Insecure
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
damp around fuel regulator
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damp around fuel regulator
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG03 XJV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?
FG03 XJV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.
Is FG03 XJV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG03 XJV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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