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MP03 FVX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,053 mi
Last recorded153,053 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 FVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 153,053 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 19 Nov 2024 147,583 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 141,688 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,971 miles

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

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

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

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,888 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 127,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,478 miles

Nearside corrosion to chassis rail and outriggers

Offside corrosion to chassis rail and out riggers

Rear corrosion to rear cross member

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 126,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail inner surface corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes on equaliser ( watts linkage) mounted on rear axle worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear cross member and rear chassis legs

corrosion to all body mounting brackets

Pass 4 Nov 2019 119,990 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust section corroded

corrosion to chassis / outriggers / cross members

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 2 Nov 2018 110,624 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to chassis legs/ outriggers / cross members

Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,378 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 102,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 95,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,857 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,309 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,169 miles

O/S/R tyre side wall starting to crack & perish

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R tyre side wall starting to crack & perish

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 72,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre tyre is low on presure.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,824 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 54,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,840 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,297 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,504 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,690 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,240 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,035 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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MP03 FVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MP03 FVX, 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 MP03 FVX registered?

MP03 FVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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