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FV03 CAA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

219,175 mi
Last recorded219,175 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 CAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 219,175 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 212,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 206,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 200,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 194,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 194,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 190,571 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 190,548 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 185,515 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 177,802 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 177,777 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 170,643 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 170,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 161,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 153,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 145,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 141,202 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 126,786 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,086 miles

n/s side step corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,169 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 104,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 104,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 90,438 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 90,438 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1x offside washer jet blocked

wiper blade slightly split

Fail 15 Jan 2009 76,592 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,592 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,324 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,130 miles

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

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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FV03 CAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 FV03 CAA, 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 FV03 CAA registered?

FV03 CAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 CAA shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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