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FM03 MZD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

195,012 mi
Last recorded195,012 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 MZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 195,012 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 188,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 182,148 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 169,388 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 159,969 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 154,882 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 149,698 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 142,533 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 133,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 125,723 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 111,692 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 100,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 95,425 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 24 Jul 2012 95,425 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,334 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 89,334 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,724 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 79,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,490 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 67,490 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 55,725 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 55,725 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 35,732 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,732 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 MZD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

FM03 MZD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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