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MF03 SFX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,334 mi
Last recorded148,334 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 SFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 148,334 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 148,334 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 144,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 135,585 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 128,626 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 120,415 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,571 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 111,223 miles

Centre Rear stop light not working

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

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

M and S transmission warning lights showing

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2016 111,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear stop light not working

Coolant leak

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

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

M and S transmission warning lights showing

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 104,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,159 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 99,710 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 95,816 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2013 95,805 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,793 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 80,640 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,670 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,251 miles

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

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 SFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF03 SFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF03 SFX registered?

MF03 SFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is MF03 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF03 SFX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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