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SO03 FFP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,621 mi
Last recorded158,621 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 FFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 158,621 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 158,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 145,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 136,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 117,094 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 96,125 miles

No access to load bay.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,333 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,628 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,835 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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SO03 FFP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO03 FFP, 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 SO03 FFP registered?

SO03 FFP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is SO03 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 FFP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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