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FP03 AGY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

176,812 mi
Last recorded176,812 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 AGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 176,812 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 176,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f & o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2 x brake flexi perished , feeding rear brakes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body corroded & holed at mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded & holed near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis corroded & holed (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis corroded & holed (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded & weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded & soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 169,961 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis corroded and swollen at tow bar mounting point (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 169,948 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens badly crazed (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis corroded and swollen at tow bar mounting point (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 162,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 152,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 148,875 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 143,835 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,708 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 131,267 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 131,267 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 124,711 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 124,708 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 118,914 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 118,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 113,963 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 113,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 106,459 miles

chassis showing signs off corrosion

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear supension componets corroded

rear brake pads low

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 29 Jan 2013 106,457 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

chassis showing signs off corrosion

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear supension componets corroded

rear brake pads low

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 27 Jan 2012 97,059 miles

o/s/r brake back plate damp, exhaust system corroded, front brake discs lipped and corroded, rear brake discs lipped and corroded, engine cover rattling

stone chips in screen, o/s mirror glass cracked, o/s/f headlamp aim low, engine oil on min, oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 26 Jan 2012 97,053 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake back plate damp, exhaust system corroded, front brake discs lipped and corroded, rear brake discs lipped and corroded, engine cover rattling

stone chips in screen, o/s mirror glass cracked, o/s/f headlamp aim low, engine oil on min, oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 81,759 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 73,285 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 66,756 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 66,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,925 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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FP03 AGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FP03 AGY, 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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FP03 AGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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