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FL03 TKN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,422 mi
Last recorded154,422 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 TKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 154,422 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 154,416 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 148,228 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower ball joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti roll suspension unit has slight leak but not excessive

Offside Rear inner disc face corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear chassis members corroded and weak but not excessive

Pass 21 Feb 2022 146,884 miles

front roll bar system damp

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2021 144,449 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 144,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 143,676 miles

chassis corroding / deteriorating

rear brakes in very poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2019 138,341 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 132,815 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 129,610 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all tyres worn

exhaust deteriorating

rear brakes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2015 125,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front +nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

oil leak.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 125,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front +nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

oil leak.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 116,944 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 116,932 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 May 2013 103,933 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 103,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,554 miles

exhaust system hangers corroded

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer

oil leaks on gearbox

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2011 88,765 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 81,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,626 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,416 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 63,416 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 54,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,063 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 TKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FL03 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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