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FY03 LVZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

202,846 mi
Last recorded202,846 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 202,846 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 202,792 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 202,750 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both o/s and n/s chassis outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed, centre to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component insecure mud flap and mounting (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced split holed and corroded near mount to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 202,160 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside sill corroded in centre

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 202,051 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside sill corroded in centre

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 192,009 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 183,073 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 175,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 170,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 162,088 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 162,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 152,914 miles

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

handbrake/brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 145,225 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Mar 2011 133,302 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 132,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 118,302 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 118,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 104,041 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 103,956 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,620 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 69,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 51,940 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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FY03 LVZ 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 LVZ, 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 LVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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