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FJ03 DNN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 DNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 99,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,710 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 96,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,157 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 93,096 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 89,921 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 89,921 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 85,774 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,934 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,007 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,842 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,200 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 60,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,125 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,141 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 40,702 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,702 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,938 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 22,906 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 17,523 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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FJ03 DNN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FJ03 DNN, 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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FJ03 DNN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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