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FM03 MZF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,910 mi
Last recorded87,910 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 MZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 87,910 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,580 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,853 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,814 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,394 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,707 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,236 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,112 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,082 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 82,252 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,951 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,789 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,601 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,051 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,942 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 53,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,811 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,777 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,576 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 33,576 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MZF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM03 MZF registered?

FM03 MZF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is FM03 MZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 MZF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM03 MZF have outstanding finance?

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