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FY03 DKD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,194 mi
Last recorded181,194 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 DKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 181,194 miles

rear chassis weak

Fail 14 Oct 2021 181,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn +both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear chassis weak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 176,649 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 171,136 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 167,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 163,740 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 163,738 miles

All position lamps not working front and rear off side (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 156,696 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 156,696 miles

All position lamps not working both offside (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 145,742 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 134,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 124,392 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 117,716 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 117,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 114,119 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 114,115 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 110,328 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 110,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 104,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 92,687 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,022 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,544 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 44,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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FY03 DKD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FY03 DKD, 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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FY03 DKD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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