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LN03 FVE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,374 mi
Last recorded139,374 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 FVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 139,374 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 136,525 miles

Both front suspension (spring mounts) have corroded turrets

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Both rear suspension leveling devices have feed pipes which are corroded

Both rear tyres wearing low and perished

Rear chassis corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2021 136,522 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear chassis corroding

Both front suspension (spring mounts) have corroded turrets

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Both rear suspension leveling devices have feed pipes which are corroded

Both rear tyres wearing low and perished

Pass 16 Jan 2020 134,842 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 134,834 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 131,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 127,401 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 121,052 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 115,024 miles

slight corrosion to both main front to rear brake pipes borderline pass

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,119 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,184 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low

corrosion on chassis and front and rear suspension components

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

slight coolant leak rear off engine

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,385 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,394 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 84,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,045 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 73,406 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing.

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 73,406 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both rear bump stops are missing.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 105,290 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,490 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,906 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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LN03 FVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LN03 FVE, 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 LN03 FVE registered?

LN03 FVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LN03 FVE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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