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FJ03 XHW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

178,128 mi
Last recorded178,128 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 178,128 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 172,721 miles

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

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))

under side corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2021 169,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 168,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play At front steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight play found at power steering box

Under body corrosion to all under areas inc rear chassis legs

Pass 22 Oct 2018 163,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear axle bump stops deteriating

Pass 1 Sep 2017 153,902 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 146,524 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 141,093 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 141,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 141,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,841 miles

susspension pipes slightly corroded & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 128,442 miles

2-front to rear main metal brake pipes rusting at rear end and over axle

Fail 24 Feb 2014 128,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2-front to rear main metal brake pipes rusting at rear end and over axle

Pass 15 Feb 2013 121,593 miles

n/s & o/s main metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 29 Feb 2012 114,423 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 105,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs getting worn has lip

Pass 22 Feb 2010 96,178 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,622 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 86,622 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 76,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 67,999 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,041 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 XHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FJ03 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

FJ03 XHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ03 XHW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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