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FM03 AGZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

199,772 mi
Last recorded199,772 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 AGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 199,772 miles

nearside front fog light broken

Fail 5 Nov 2020 199,315 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking at filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 28 Sep 2019 191,541 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 191,361 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 191,322 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 188,046 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 175,301 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 163,127 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 163,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 151,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 151,467 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 138,661 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 138,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 125,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrossion to chassis.

o/s/f check strap deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 111,839 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 111,810 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

clutch fluid leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 95,855 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,184 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 82,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,962 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 72,942 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,350 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 44,354 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FM03 AGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FM03 AGZ, 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 FM03 AGZ registered?

FM03 AGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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