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FX03 OWM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,178 mi
Last recorded170,178 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 170,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 170,174 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 163,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 156,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 153,632 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 149,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 149,755 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 146,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 143,879 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 143,862 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 140,598 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 140,565 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 138,076 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 138,013 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear above subframe to flexies (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 136,097 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 132,633 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 129,300 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 123,803 miles

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

steering box oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 117,943 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 103,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 103,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 86,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,496 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,992 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 OWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

FX03 OWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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