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FV03 KUX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

197,323 mi
Last recorded197,323 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 KUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 197,323 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 195,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,854 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 190,577 miles

Clutch pedal pad missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 183,195 miles

INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED O/S

INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED/ON OFFSIDE.FRONT SKIRT/VALANCE MISSING

Fail 22 Aug 2017 183,164 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED O/S

INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED/ON OFFSIDE.FRONT SKIRT/VALANCE MISSING

Pass 2 Sep 2016 171,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 155,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 143,753 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 131,208 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake back plates corroded

all brake pipes corroded

all chassis rails and towbar corroded

brake warning light on

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 131,202 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake back plates corroded

all brake pipes corroded

all chassis rails and towbar corroded

brake warning light on

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 119,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 105,100 miles

Slight oil leak from nearside rear axle hub seal. not contaminating rear brake disc at this time.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,936 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 85,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2008 77,810 miles

slight play in 2nd drag link from box

Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,814 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 64,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,274 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 54,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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 KUX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KUX, 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 KUX registered?

FV03 KUX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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