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PY03 FXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,250 mi
Last recorded140,250 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 FXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 140,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush badly worn (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Oil leak plus under engine area ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre wall badly deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2017 140,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure droplink (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush badly worn (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Oil leak plus under engine area ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre wall badly deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2015 135,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 134,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Track Rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 128,800 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 124,665 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 124,665 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 117,027 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 117,027 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 106,185 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 106,185 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 93,671 miles

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

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

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

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

steering box has slight leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 81,573 miles

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Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 58,033 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 57,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 44,911 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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PY03 FXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PY03 FXC, 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 PY03 FXC registered?

PY03 FXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is PY03 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY03 FXC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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