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RA03 FWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,090 mi
Last recorded162,090 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 FWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 162,090 miles

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

Offside side step corroded

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 153,999 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 153,995 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 144,241 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 144,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,021 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 125,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,429 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,647 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,070 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,445 miles

2nd row rear seats not present at time of test, Seat belts for these seat don't require checking.

Nearside Front Non obligatory lamp has more than 50% elements not working

Offside Front Non obligatory lamp not working

Fail 8 Apr 2016 93,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Item hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

2nd row rear seats not present at time of test, Seat belts for these seat don't require checking.

Nearside Front Non obligatory lamp has more than 50% elements not working

Offside Front Non obligatory lamp not working

Fail 2 Apr 2015 90,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery clamp missing . battery in box

nearside front sidelight delay coming on

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,013 miles

battery clamp missing . battery in box

nearside front sidelight delay coming on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 84,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,568 miles

Front brake discs worn close to wear indicator.

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 72,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake discs worn close to wear indicator.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,170 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,148 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,738 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,229 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,558 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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RA03 FWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RA03 FWC, 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 RA03 FWC registered?

RA03 FWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is RA03 FWC safe to buy?

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