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FM03 XTH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

130,653 mi
Last recorded130,653 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 130,653 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 129,180 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all axle to hub ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 127,578 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 125,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 124,306 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 122,211 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,823 miles

corrosion various places on chassis

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,698 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 115,841 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis weak (6.1.B.2)

Rear door step weak from corrosion

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 109,289 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

chassis in a dry rusty condition

o/s and n/s front inner wings slight corrosion

rear brake imbalance 29%

Fail 12 Jan 2017 109,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

chassis in a dry rusty condition

o/s and n/s front inner wings slight corrosion

rear brake imbalance 29%

Pass 25 Jan 2016 102,844 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 102,783 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,905 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,099 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 90,166 miles

Oil leak

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

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

offside front suspension bumpstop missing

offside rear suspension bumpstop missing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 90,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

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

offside front suspension bumpstop missing

offside rear suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,158 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 87,158 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,195 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

third row/rearmost seatbelts not checked as seats stowed

Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,654 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

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

haven`t checked rear seatbelts as seats folded away when presented for test

offside front outer brake pad appears to be wearing quicker than thge nearside reconmend inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,921 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen stone chipped at limit of zone 'A'

Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,329 miles

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

suspect fuel block leaking - oil leaks in the same area.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 55,329 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

suspect fuel block leaking - oil leaks in the same area.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,311 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,980 miles

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

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

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

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 XTH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

FM03 XTH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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