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SL03 FWN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,445 mi
Last recorded145,445 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 FWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 145,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 141,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 112,986 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f axel oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 112,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/s/f axel oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,154 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 97,150 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 76,758 miles

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

tyres worn at outer edges

Fail 7 Oct 2009 76,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

tyres worn at outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,379 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,288 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,295 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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SL03 FWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SL03 FWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL03 FWN registered?

SL03 FWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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