MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3rd row n/s seat missing at time of test
Chassis has bad surface corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Very bad oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Centre Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/r hub seal leaking
rear diff pinon seal leaking
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
n/s/r hub seal leaking
rear diff pinon seal leaking
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM03 NBK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?
FM03 NBK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.
Is FM03 NBK safe to buy?
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