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LB03 FPA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,004 mi
Last recorded146,004 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 FPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 146,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 146,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 140,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis Rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 133,563 miles

Damage to windscreen, offside & nearside

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside rear suspension arm bush becoming worn

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

Poor visual access to rear inner brake pads, require checking

Fail 7 Aug 2020 133,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to windscreen, offside & nearside

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside rear suspension arm bush becoming worn

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

Poor visual access to rear inner brake pads, require checking

Pass 3 Jul 2019 130,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 125,855 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 119,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear step corroded and broken

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

your 1st mot was due on the 06/06/2003 then on that date or before each year ?

Pass 13 May 2016 117,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 116,362 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 113,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,361 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 96,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,394 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 85,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

excessive oil leak

lambda sensor wire damaged

Pass 20 May 2010 75,724 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,366 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 60,959 miles

advice on nearside front headlight aim slighty lowe

Fail 5 Jun 2007 48,539 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,887 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 37,887 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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LB03 FPA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LB03 FPA, 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 LB03 FPA registered?

LB03 FPA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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