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FV03 HHD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,009 mi
Last recorded69,009 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 69,009 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 68,633 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,516 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 65,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 65,513 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,904 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 59,903 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

general chassis corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,823 miles

O/s chassis corroded and holed not within 30cm of any persribed areas

O/s/r chassis heavily corroded and holed not within any perscribed areas

Fail 25 Nov 2014 58,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/s chassis corroded and holed not within 30cm of any persribed areas

O/s/r chassis heavily corroded and holed not within any perscribed areas

Pass 21 Nov 2013 55,914 miles

Both rear most seats folded away at time of Mot

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,916 miles

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

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

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

hi level brake light not working

Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,210 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,120 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 30,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,091 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 HHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FV03 HHD, 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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FV03 HHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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