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DG03 FUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

244,404 mi
Last recorded244,404 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 244,404 miles

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

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

all underbody undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2026 244,404 miles

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

Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

all underbody undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2025 242,733 miles

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

all underbody including chassis covered in thick flakey underseal

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2024 239,044 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undercarriage covered in substance (underseal)

undertrays and engine covers obscuring certain testable components

Pass 21 Apr 2023 237,108 miles

all chassis coated in black protective

Fail 21 Apr 2023 237,108 miles

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

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

all chassis coated in black protective

Pass 17 Mar 2021 235,400 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

full under body of vehicle heavily coated in black underseal

Pass 27 Jan 2020 230,120 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 214,842 miles

Offside Front Upper front hub upper ball joint slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2017 200,334 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 200,333 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 183,759 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 183,781 miles

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

Front Oil leak

Offside Rear Oil leak Wheel Hub

Fail 30 Nov 2016 183,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak

Offside Rear Oil leak Wheel Hub

Pass 14 Nov 2015 174,346 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

unable to test rear seats

Fail 14 Nov 2015 174,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

unable to test rear seats

Fail 28 Sep 2015 174,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 182,190 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 146,984 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,006 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 116,750 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 100,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

a/ 2 rear seats not been used

a/ outer rear pads 2 mm

Fail 16 Jun 2010 100,084 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

a/ 2 rear seats not been used

a/outer rear pads 2 mm

Fail 2 Mar 2009 87,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,276 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,263 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,799 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 39,911 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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DG03 FUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 DG03 FUD, 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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DG03 FUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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