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FL03 SVC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,342 mi
Last recorded79,342 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 SVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,342 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 79,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 74,824 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 74,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 72,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,522 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,444 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,905 miles

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,520 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,568 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 59,538 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,645 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stop mountings missing

Pass 22 Aug 2015 54,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 49,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,028 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 43,028 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,495 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,600 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,167 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,032 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,618 miles

both wipers split.

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 SVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 SVC, 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 FL03 SVC registered?

FL03 SVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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