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FX03 OWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,835 mi
Last recorded81,835 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,835 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,838 miles

Centre brake lamp inop

N/S wiper poor clearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 75,838 miles

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

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

Centre brake lamp inop

N/S wiper poor clearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 104,507 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,322 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 49,727 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,727 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 49,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,559 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,139 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 OWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX03 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

FX03 OWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is FX03 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 OWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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