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203,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Bump stop is missing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Bump stop is missing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Both front inner wings are corroded
Offside Rear Bump stop is missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Both front inner wings are corroded
Offside Rear Bump stop is missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust is hitting chassis
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust is hitting chassis
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside revers light lens cracked
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear cross member corroded but not holed
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rails (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Hub end off steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rails (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis above rear axle (6.1.B.2)
No towball fitted to tow bar
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)
NSR Tyre cracking on sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
NSR Tyre cracking on sidewall
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight play in N/S track rod end Evidence of fuel around H.P. pump, although not leaking.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV03 KUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 KUA, 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 KUA registered?
FV03 KUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 July 2003.
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