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FL03 RXK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,697 mi
Last recorded157,697 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 RXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 157,697 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 155,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHT WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHT WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 152,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A and B ZONE (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded ,not leaking

Fail 17 Nov 2023 152,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A and B ZONE (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded ,not leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2022 149,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not within 12 inches of steering and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 147,663 miles

Offside Rear Chassis Leg (Corroded) Not in prescribed area

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 139,946 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 133,307 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 133,307 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 125,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front fog light broken

Offside Front trailing arm, back bush starting to separate

Offside Rear Rear sub frame corrosion

Offside Rear Reverse light unit damaged

oil leak from front diff

Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,196 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general chassis corrosion

rear lights damaged in bumper

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,664 miles

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 95,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,228 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2013 66,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,528 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,673 miles

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 45,673 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres perished.

Wipers split.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,890 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 26,432 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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FL03 RXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL03 RXK, 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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FL03 RXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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