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FM03 MYZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,437 mi
Last recorded159,437 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 MYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 159,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 150,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in waxoil/underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/underbody covered in waxoiol/underseal

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 143,120 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,048 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 123,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear 3rd row additional seats / seat belts not accessible for inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2018 123,351 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged Webbing cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear 3rd row additional seats / seat belts not accessible for inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,889 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,412 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,027 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,457 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,606 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 67,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2010 63,599 miles

gearbox oil leak and diff

Fail 17 Jul 2010 63,599 miles

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

gearbox oil leak and diff

Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,001 miles

steering box leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,629 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,448 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 35,795 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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FM03 MYZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MYZ, 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 MYZ registered?

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

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