MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached IS DETATCHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached IS DETATCHED (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front-most cross member tube (behind bumper area) has corrosion holes
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside rear door stiff to open from outside
Other defects may become apparent once suspension has been repaired
Other general corrosion, some advanced
Poor headlights beam images
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension appears modified some components redundant?
Rear suspension axle bump-stops are missing
Small corrosion hole at rear chassis nearside, inner facing
Unable to check 3rd row seats/belts due to dog crate/fittings/etc.
VEHICLE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE!
Various front suspension joint gaiters deteriorating
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front-most cross member (tube) has corrosion holes.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Other localised corrosion
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joints have play , borders on excessive! Gaiters are split also
Rear brake hoses border on excessively stretched when vehicle jacked/suspension hangs free
Rear suspension axle bump-stops missing
Unable to readily check 3rd row seats/belts due to fittings etc.
Various front suspension gaiters split
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front-most cross member (tube) has corrosion holes.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Other localised corrosion
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joints have play , borders on excessive! Gaiters are split also
Rear brake hoses border on excessively stretched when vehicle jacked/suspension hangs free
Rear suspension axle bump-stops missing
Unable to readily check 3rd row seats/belts due to fittings etc.
Various front suspension gaiters split
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ03 WKW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 WKW, 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 WKW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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