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FV03 KUJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,561 mi
Last recorded145,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 KUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 145,561 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 145,519 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Above/Around Rear Axle (Diff) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/R & /O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Body/Chassis & Suspension Component Corrosion

Pass 12 May 2021 133,786 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 120,805 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 120,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member is holed / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front wing damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear chassis badly corroded just outside prescribed area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 112,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front wing damaged but no sharp edges

Nut missing from battery bracket advise replacement

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear chassis badly corroded just outside prescribed area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 101,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion exssesivley corroded advise attention also close to suspention component (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

near and offside chassis corroding advise attention

near and offside suspention bump stops missing advise replacment

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,498 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,736 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 84,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 74,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,953 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,570 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 67,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 63,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,804 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,398 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,358 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 46,764 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,932 miles

All 4 tyres wearing uneven.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,531 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 KUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KUJ, 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 KUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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