MOT Status
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178,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
general corrosion underneath
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
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
play in nsr antiroll bar link
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)
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight engine oil leak pos/cam cover at rear.
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FJ03 VVD registered?
FJ03 VVD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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