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FY03 LWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,869 mi
Last recorded201,869 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 LWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 201,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 196,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower steering pivot dust cover rough but still keeping dirt out

Offside Front Lower steering pivot dust cover rough but still keeping dirt out

Fail 9 Mar 2021 196,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower steering pivot dust cover rough but still keeping dirt out

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower steering pivot dust cover rough but still keeping dirt out

Pass 14 Feb 2020 191,378 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 175,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 173,837 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 173,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 167,513 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 167,512 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 166,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 166,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 164,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 154,428 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 154,422 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes binding

Pass 2 Apr 2012 140,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 125,728 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 125,717 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 109,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 109,493 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 98,907 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 82,723 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 65,463 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 49,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 49,379 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 LWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY03 LWA, 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 LWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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