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FP03 EBD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,037 mi
Last recorded142,037 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 EBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 142,037 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 141,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount area - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 137,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 131,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 124,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 119,062 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 119,059 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn to 1.6mm

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 108,799 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 105,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Rear Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 105,142 miles

Brake performance not tested Leaking Brake Pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Rear Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 98,773 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 98,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 94,278 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,446 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,447 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 71,041 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 63,503 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,392 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,614 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,446 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,672 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,260 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 EBD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FP03 EBD, 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 EBD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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