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FT03 HZC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,449 mi
Last recorded177,449 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 177,449 miles

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

engine oil leak

nsf fog light holed

rear bump stops missing

transfer case oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2012 177,066 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine oil leak

front discs ridged

nsf fog light holed

transfer case oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 159,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 141,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 119,447 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 100,944 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Dec 2007 85,386 miles

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 79,267 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,965 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,354 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 HZC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

FT03 HZC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is FT03 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT03 HZC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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