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FP03 ORF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,482 mi
Last recorded139,482 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ORF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 139,482 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated Front to rear corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting point/suspension tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 139,062 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 139,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 139,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 138,921 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 138,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,348 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,474 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 123,474 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 114,255 miles

Front nearside and offside inner wings corroded

Nearside Front fog light lens deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper light unit lens damage

Rear chassis / suspension arms / crossbeams / exhaust joints and hangers - corroded

Rear nearside and offside brake pipes corroding - unable to fully assess system

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,396 miles

Offside Front Lower hub ball-joint cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front front to rear fuel pipes corroded

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Mar 2017 104,396 miles

Fuel system component leaking offside rear engine - fuel solenoid valve (7.2.3)

Front nearside and offside inner wings corroded

Offside Front Lower hub ball-joint cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear chassis and crossbeams corroded

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,894 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front to rear fuel pipes corroding

chassis corroding throughout

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,038 miles

chassis surface corrosion throughout

offside rear light unit lens slight damage

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,233 miles

chassis throughout / exhaust system / rear crossbeams / rear anti-roll bar - corroding

front and rear brake discs slightly scored

hi-level brake light inoperative presumed disconnected

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,433 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

surface corrosion on chassis throughout

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,638 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 44,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,052 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,988 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,579 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 39,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,713 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 ORF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ORF, 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 FP03 ORF registered?

FP03 ORF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is FP03 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 ORF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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