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FX03 OVF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

221,593 mi
Last recorded221,593 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 221,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 211,881 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 198,825 miles

Front grill loose

Long handbrake travel.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Body to chassis brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box, output shaft seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 198,818 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched When suspension is extended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched When suspension is extended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hoses deteriorated.

Front grill loose

Long handbrake travel.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box, output shaft seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear ABS leads also pulled from securing clips and brackets.

The ride height on this vehicle has been raised causing the front brake hoses to stretch and pull of their retaining clips. Rears have reduced slack.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 198,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 196,705 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 192,674 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 192,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 189,408 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 185,353 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 175,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 175,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 168,198 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 160,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 148,023 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 134,476 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2010 134,309 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2009 122,971 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 122,971 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 117,542 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 117,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 104,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 95,345 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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FX03 OVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FX03 OVF, 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 FX03 OVF registered?

FX03 OVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FX03 OVF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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