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FX03 OVV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,698 mi
Last recorded153,698 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 153,698 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 153,697 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe split (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system no brakes Advised not to drive (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 151,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 151,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 146,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 141,957 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,571 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 137,098 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 133,992 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 133,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 130,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 127,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 121,654 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 121,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 112,526 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 108,036 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 108,036 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,439 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 90,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 78,072 miles

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

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 6 Apr 2006 71,755 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 OVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FX03 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

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

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