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FN03 ZXU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

248,603 mi
Last recorded248,603 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 ZXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 248,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot has small hole not allowing dirt ingress

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 May 2018 245,892 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 238,389 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017 238,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 233,743 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 227,057 miles

Engine oil below minimum level

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 204,813 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 204,813 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 178,097 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 138,593 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 98,471 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,752 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 71,120 miles

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

Nearside lower Windscreen crack outside swept area

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 54,162 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

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 ZXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN03 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FN03 ZXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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