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FG03 XKA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,308 mi
Last recorded141,308 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 141,308 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 141,308 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 137,951 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 137,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 135,489 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 135,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2017 133,034 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 129,811 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 126,270 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear chassis corroded.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 119,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,043 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,202 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 82,952 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,969 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 69,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,977 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 61,976 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 50,465 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 25,541 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 XKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

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

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