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FM03 NZX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,282 mi
Last recorded94,282 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 NZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,282 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,433 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,600 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Jun 2015 72,846 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

rear diff pinion seals

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,846 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

rear diff pinion seals

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,106 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,412 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,688 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,071 miles

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

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

near side mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,574 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,652 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 15,156 miles

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,341 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 NZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

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

Is FM03 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 NZX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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