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FN03 DUV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,629 mi
Last recorded160,629 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 DUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 160,629 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sway bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 154,708 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 150,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 150,913 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 144,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 144,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 136,550 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 132,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 197,875 miles

fuel filter corroded

radiator support bar corroded

rear step corroded

chassis very rusty

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 197,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

chassis very rusty

fuel filter corroded

radiator support bar corroded

rear step corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2012 111,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front bump stops missing

n/a/r brake backplte corroded

o/s/s brake backplate missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 107,486 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,368 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 84,059 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 73,435 miles

Brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Exhaust some corrosion

brake pipes some corrosion

passengers mirror glass missing

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2008 73,423 miles

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

brake pipes some corrosion

passengers mirror glass missing

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,691 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 60,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,689 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 47,689 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DUV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DUV, 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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FN03 DUV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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