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FP03 OWX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,980 mi
Last recorded66,980 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 OWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2023 66,980 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

bulk head corroded

front suspension corroded

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassie members corroded also near towing point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear axles corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,624 miles

all brakes in poor condition

sub frame corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 63,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

all brakes in poor condition

sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,992 miles

brake pipe endscorroded

brake pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2018 61,985 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipe endscorroded

brake pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,406 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drag link (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,300 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 56,266 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak from gear box

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,063 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 46,062 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,849 miles

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

uneven wear on tyres

Fail 30 Mar 2011 37,845 miles

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

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

uneven wear on tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,321 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,657 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,884 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,378 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 OWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OWX, 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 OWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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