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FIL 7201

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,895 mi
Last recorded68,895 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 7201
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 68,895 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 68,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2021 67,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 66,925 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 65,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2018 64,469 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2017 63,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 59,702 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,550 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,534 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,344 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,034 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 51,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,029 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 45,468 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 42,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,199 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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FIL 7201 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FIL 7201, 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 FIL 7201 registered?

FIL 7201 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is FIL 7201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 7201 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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