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FLZ 2291

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,191 mi
Last recorded136,191 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 2291
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 136,191 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 135,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 133,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 132,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 131,568 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 131,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 130,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 121,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn boot deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hub seal slight leaking

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn boot deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear hub seal slight leaking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 112,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 112,476 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,244 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,704 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 83,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 83,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 69,055 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,034 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,218 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2008 47,218 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,369 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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FLZ 2291 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FLZ 2291, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLZ 2291 registered?

FLZ 2291 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is FLZ 2291 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 2291 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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