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FN03 ZXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,632 mi
Last recorded146,632 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 146,632 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 143,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 134,783 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 124,120 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 124,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust insecure on fixing flange (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,017 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 115,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 103,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,600 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,097 miles

unable to see all brake pads clearly (advise check brakes)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,673 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,689 miles

osf suspension sagging

Fail 7 Mar 2011 70,689 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

osf suspension sagging

Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine has slight oil leak

nearside front shock absorber lower bush starting to perish

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

offside front shock absorber lower bush starting to perish

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,827 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 49,849 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 43,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 43,645 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,500 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 ZXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

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

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