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RG03 FNT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,766 mi
Last recorded180,766 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 FNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 180,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 178,539 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 176,373 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 176,373 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 174,109 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 174,109 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 170,634 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 170,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering component deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 170,567 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 170,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 166,774 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 161,905 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 155,610 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 155,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 149,681 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 142,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 138,816 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 130,735 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 130,735 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 121,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 112,611 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,657 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 93,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 81,492 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,165 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 55,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,542 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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RG03 FNT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RG03 FNT, 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 RG03 FNT registered?

RG03 FNT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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