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FA02 MOO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,587 mi
Last recorded137,587 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 MOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 137,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 133,333 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2023 128,870 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 128,858 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,732 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 117,388 miles

CHASSIS HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

chassis has surface corrosion

front radiator x member corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

side steps corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 113,431 miles

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

Rear brake dust shields rusting

surface rust inner wings

underside /chassis surface rust

Fail 16 Dec 2019 113,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear brake dust shields rusting

surface rust inner wings

underside /chassis surface rust

Pass 30 Jul 2018 111,933 miles

rear body insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,556 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 108,556 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,686 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 104,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,497 miles

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

ex corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 100,497 miles

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

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

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

ex corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,776 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 91,774 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 87,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 83,258 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,497 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 79,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,091 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 72,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,301 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 69,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 56,773 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,828 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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FA02 MOO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA02 MOO, 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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FA02 MOO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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