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FT03 EBN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,423 mi
Last recorded198,423 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 EBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 198,423 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 198,423 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 186,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 164,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 164,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 145,067 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 May 2017 128,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak front diff ()

Fail 11 May 2017 128,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak front diff ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 117,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2015 107,046 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 107,033 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 95,346 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 95,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 90,865 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP ADJUSTER MOTOR RUNNING AT ALL TIMES WITH LIGHTS ON, ALSO UNIT HAS WATER LAYING IN IT CAUSING CONDENSATION IN THE LAMP

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,878 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 83,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,228 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 74,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,651 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,124 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 59,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,107 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,787 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 EBN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FT03 EBN, 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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FT03 EBN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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