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FJ03 VVD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,529 mi
Last recorded178,529 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 VVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 178,529 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

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

Pass 7 Sep 2025 180,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 177,107 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 175,074 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 170,434 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 170,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 168,933 miles

general corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Jul 2020 168,933 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Oct 2018 168,883 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 168,883 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 266,787 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 266,787 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 140,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,524 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 114,516 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

play in nsr antiroll bar link

Pass 20 Nov 2012 101,577 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 101,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear suspension pipes rusting

Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,715 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 90,715 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil/fuel leak from rear top engine

Fail 2 Mar 2009 83,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil/fuel leak from rear top engine

Pass 4 Mar 2008 71,259 miles

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

slight engine oil leak pos/cam cover at rear.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 71,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm tread.

o/s washer jet just one jet working.

slight engine oil leak pos/cam cover at rear.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 56,817 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 56,817 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VVD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 FJ03 VVD, 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 VVD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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