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FV03 DWE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

196,458 mi
Last recorded196,458 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 196,458 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 190,696 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2021 185,539 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2020 179,099 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under body corrosion chassis

Pass 12 Jul 2019 172,451 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2018 165,445 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 157,991 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 157,991 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 157,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 151,336 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 151,306 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 140,877 miles

offside front halfshaft oil seal leaking

rear diff oil seal slight leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 140,872 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside front halfshaft oil seal leaking

rear diff oil seal slight leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 128,441 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 128,441 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 120,249 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,826 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,449 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,738 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut in tread to cords but not in excess of 25mm

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,513 miles

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

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

offside wiperblade starting to split

Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,485 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,518 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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FV03 DWE 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 79.2%.

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 DWE, 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 FV03 DWE registered?

FV03 DWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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