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FM03 MYY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,577 mi
Last recorded116,577 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 MYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 116,577 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 112,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 112,188 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,101 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,180 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 107,763 miles

Rear axle rubber bump stops missing rear

Pass 15 Mar 2016 106,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s rear chassis slight corrosion

o/s and n/s rear outer riggers and centre beam cross member slight corrosion

slight corrosion to boot pan floor

Fail 3 Mar 2016 105,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

centre prop shaft bolt missing

o/s and n/s rear chassis slight corrosion

o/s and n/s rear outer riggers and centre beam cross member slight corrosion

slight corrosion to boot pan floor

Pass 6 Sep 2014 102,196 miles

considerable oil leak

corrosion to brake lines at nearside rear above chassis

offside front upper suspension joint has movement

Fail 6 Sep 2014 102,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

considerable oil leak

corrosion to brake lines at nearside rear above chassis

offside front upper suspension joint has movement

Pass 6 May 2014 98,931 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion in nearside rear brake pipe above chassis

cut & nail in offside rear tyre

slight free play in both offside front suspension swivel ball joints

Pass 30 May 2013 96,509 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

engine check light on

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,137 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,577 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,606 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 73,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,848 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 73,735 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,949 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 74,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 55,016 miles

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

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 MYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FM03 MYY, 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 MYY registered?

FM03 MYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is FM03 MYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 MYY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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