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LC03 FPG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,431 mi
Last recorded178,431 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 178,431 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Fail 23 Jan 2023 178,430 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 170,919 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 170,837 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 169,351 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 167,258 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 165,407 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 159,761 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 158,090 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 149,409 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 136,171 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 122,434 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

oil on & around steering box

Fail 20 Dec 2011 111,223 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,223 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,647 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 13 Jan 2011 106,647 miles

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

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

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 98,258 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 98,256 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 90,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2008 89,994 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 85,104 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 79,431 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 75,018 miles

Headlamp bulb changed. To replace the bulb the air mass meter and air filter box/housing must be removed complete. The air filter is full and requires a replacement.

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

Fail 30 May 2007 75,018 miles

Headlamp bulb changed. To replace the bulb the air mass meter and air filter box/housing must be removed complete. The air filter is full and requires a replacement.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2006 58,668 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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LC03 FPG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LC03 FPG, 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 LC03 FPG registered?

LC03 FPG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is LC03 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 FPG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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