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MF03 FSY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,953 mi
Last recorded156,953 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 FSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 156,953 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 156,953 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 143,777 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 143,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 125,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNTAIN CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play BACK TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBER BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play BACK TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FULL CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,047 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F + O/S/F (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 112,046 miles

Front n/s + o/s front track rod ends have slight play

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush o/s/f lower rubber bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush o/s/r lower rubber bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Rear o/s + n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,644 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush back bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,283 miles

ADVISE N/S+O/S Side sill steps support bars corroded

ADVISE O/S Rear reverse light inoperative

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,354 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 92,325 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,916 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 86,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,942 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 80,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,747 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 73,747 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,102 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 64,102 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,853 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 49,853 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,641 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 21,534 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 21,524 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MF03 FSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF03 FSY, 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 MF03 FSY registered?

MF03 FSY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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