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FG03 XKF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,081 mi
Last recorded137,081 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 XKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 137,081 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 137,081 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 132,869 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 126,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,420 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 121,590 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,997 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 114,301 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 110,202 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 110,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassie (6.6.6)

Pass 12 May 2017 103,979 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,579 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 97,424 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 97,422 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,741 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 94,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 80,748 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 80,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,937 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 69,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

offside front and offside rear tyres have hair line cracks in tread

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2010 63,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

offside front and offside rear tyres have hair line cracks in tread

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,442 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2008 52,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,902 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,014 miles

Oil leak

long travel on hand brake lever

Fail 14 Dec 2006 47,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 13 Mar 2006 34,362 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 34,362 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 XKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

FG03 XKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FG03 XKF shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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