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FV03 KTN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,826 mi
Last recorded144,826 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 KTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 144,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 138,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 124,145 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside rear chassis members corroded

no rear seats fitted

temporary repair to both lower ball joint covers

Fail 20 Mar 2018 124,140 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside rear chassis members corroded

no rear seats fitted

temporary repair to both lower ball joint covers

Pass 21 Mar 2017 117,061 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear chassis members heavily corrodded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

temp repair to both front lower ball joint covers

Fail 21 Mar 2017 117,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear chassis members heavily corrodded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,081 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 113,081 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,409 miles

Centre stop lamp not illuminating. Connectivity not established.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 105,398 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre stop lamp not illuminating. Connectivity not established.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,367 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 97,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,050 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,352 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 70,403 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 63,555 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 63,555 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 49,931 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 KTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KTN, 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 KTN registered?

FV03 KTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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