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M70 FFM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

171,514 mi
Last recorded171,514 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 FFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 171,514 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 171,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced shocker mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 154,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 132,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rusty chassis

Pass 3 Sep 2022 128,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 122,900 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 122,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 116,249 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,263 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 100,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,034 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 95,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/65/16 109h (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,420 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 91,418 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,858 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,765 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 82,765 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,348 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,654 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,654 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,925 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,091 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,751 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 45,802 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 38,675 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 26,915 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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M70 FFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M70 FFM, 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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M70 FFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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