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FT03 EBL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,096 mi
Last recorded27,096 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 EBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 27,096 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 27,080 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 27,065 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 26,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 26,933 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 26,884 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,812 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,797 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,299 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,158 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,886 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,915 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,070 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,168 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 11,305 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 11,305 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 EBL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT03 EBL registered?

FT03 EBL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is FT03 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT03 EBL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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