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FT03 HZE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,010 mi
Last recorded122,010 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 HZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 122,010 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 122,008 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play The one on the bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 120,816 miles

n/s back plate missing

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2018 118,560 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 118,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 116,358 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,397 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 110,290 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,420 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,788 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 101,286 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 101,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Aug 2011 97,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,409 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 90,169 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 85,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,425 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,317 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 HZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

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

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