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FX03 OWV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

212,870 mi
Last recorded212,870 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 212,870 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 198,983 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 198,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 185,084 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 175,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 166,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 157,103 miles

Centre Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 147,852 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 141,010 miles

front number plate fading

engine oil laek from offside front of engine.

nearside door mirror cracked and broken.

power steering box weeping fluid.

slight diesel leak from rear of engine.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 131,802 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 123,050 miles

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 113,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 103,869 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 103,869 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 92,794 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 92,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

steering box slight leak

Fail 19 Mar 2008 82,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,273 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 OWV 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 FX03 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

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

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