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RA03 FVB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

131,268 mi
Last recorded131,268 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 FVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 131,268 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

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

corrosion rear chassis (suspension/towbar)

Fail 20 Apr 2023 131,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn low

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

corrosion rear chassis (suspension/towbar)

Pass 2 Apr 2022 129,935 miles

Corrosion chassis rear both sides

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 129,059 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine lamp illuminated

Fail 20 Apr 2021 129,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Jan 2021 129,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 128,931 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 122,533 miles

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

corrosion to chassis

Fail 18 Jul 2019 122,533 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 Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis

eml light illuminated

Pass 17 Jul 2018 115,750 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,197 miles

chassis corroded

offside and nearside front brake pads appear to be worn low

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2017 107,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

chassis corroded

offside and nearside front brake pads appear to be worn low

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,798 miles

chassis corroded

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

offside and nearside front tyres worn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,476 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 90,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

chassis corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,383 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs and pads worn

rear entry step corroded

surface corrosion to chassis and exhaust

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 11 Sep 2013 83,383 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs and pads worn

rear entry step corroded

surface corrosion to chassis and exhaust

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,506 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 75,435 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,860 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,389 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,956 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,603 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 29,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,541 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,167 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 22,167 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)

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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RA03 FVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RA03 FVB, 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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RA03 FVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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