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FY03 XFS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,419 mi
Last recorded172,419 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 XFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 172,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rearward part of chassis undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2024 170,019 miles

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

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

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

rearward part of chassis undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2023 168,556 miles

All four tyres inner edges stepped

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

rearward part of chassis undersealed

Fail 20 Oct 2023 168,556 miles

All four tyres inner edges stepped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rearward part of chassis undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2022 167,678 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 167,674 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 155,054 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 150,593 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 149,908 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 145,933 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 138,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 126,477 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 113,643 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,804 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,717 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,273 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,188 miles

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

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

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

condesation in n/s head lamp

Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,185 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 59,749 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 5,515 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 49,002 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,567 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 48,567 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screen chipped, oil leaks,

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 XFS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY03 XFS, 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 FY03 XFS registered?

FY03 XFS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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