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FV03 JWY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,470 mi
Last recorded122,470 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 JWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,442 miles

bad surface corrosion to main chassis structure

Pass 13 Nov 2023 111,475 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 111,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,042 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 108,024 miles

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn near side front axle top and bottom ball joints excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 102,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link-bar end worn to safe limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis corroded and swelling at tow bar mounting areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 102,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick close to metal ,front discs scored and corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment from steering box to hub (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link-bar end worn to safe limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis corroded and swelling at tow bar mounting areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

parking brake effort only just achieved with only slight reserve travel on lever

Pass 3 Sep 2020 98,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 92,272 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 92,272 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,707 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,104 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,029 miles

slight leak from steering box

slight play in droparm joint

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,653 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,721 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,276 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,679 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,820 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 17,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JWY, 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 JWY registered?

FV03 JWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is FV03 JWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 JWY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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