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FT03 EBK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,793 mi
Last recorded123,793 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 EBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 123,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 120,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,916 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 113,246 miles

FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION/ EXTREMELY MODIFIED

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,518 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play full track rod right to left (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 97,751 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 97,749 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 86,854 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 71,182 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,481 miles

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

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

all four tyres beginning to crack and perish

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,715 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,133 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 58,129 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,744 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 54,046 miles

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,317 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,696 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 50,696 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,706 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,193 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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FT03 EBK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FT03 EBK, 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 FT03 EBK registered?

FT03 EBK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is FT03 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT03 EBK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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