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FM03 MZE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,200 mi
Last recorded110,200 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 MZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,200 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 110,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 109,777 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 105,791 miles

Nearside Front wiperblade split

Offside Front bump stop rubber missing

Offside Front wiperblade split

Rear high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,890 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wiperblade split

Fail 12 Aug 2014 102,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wiperblade split

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,745 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 98,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 94,479 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 94,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 90,721 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 75,340 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 61,194 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,830 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 MZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

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

Is FM03 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 MZE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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