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SY03 FSV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,559 mi
Last recorded181,559 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 FSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 181,559 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component FROM PUMP (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 175,260 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 173,466 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 172,440 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 172,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking out steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2021 164,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre chassis crossmember missing?

condensation to both headlights

drivers seat base worn

general corrosion to chassis and crossmembers

left horn button missing

o/s headlight beam pattern deteriorated/lens tarnished

o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bump stops missing

washer jets weak/1 jet inop o/s

Pass 6 Oct 2017 163,164 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 150,103 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension components corroded

chassis in poor condition

os head light misted not affecting pattern

Pass 7 Aug 2010 140,286 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 140,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn to approx 3.8mm

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3.3mm

offside front bump stop missing

offside front tyre worn to approx 2.8mm

Pass 1 May 2009 129,582 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 128,905 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 114,701 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 114,701 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 112,092 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 112,092 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,193 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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SY03 FSV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY03 FSV, 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 SY03 FSV registered?

SY03 FSV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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