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FG03 XJY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,780 mi
Last recorded126,780 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 126,780 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 116,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 116,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 113,968 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 112,947 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel filter leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2023 112,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 110,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 105,898 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 98,999 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,530 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 90,530 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,721 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 72,351 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

advise engine oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2016 72,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,247 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 57,544 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 48,182 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,287 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,719 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,284 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,878 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,146 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 23,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 19,646 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,435 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 XJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

FG03 XJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FG03 XJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 XJY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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