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FN03 AWF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,154 mi
Last recorded138,154 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 AWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 138,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 136,459 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 136,456 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 128,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 128,309 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 119,621 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 114,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 114,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,388 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,522 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,492 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 83,492 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,028 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 59,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 47,512 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,512 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,076 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,372 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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FN03 AWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN03 AWF, 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 FN03 AWF registered?

FN03 AWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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