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FA03 TTU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,873 mi
Last recorded121,873 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 TTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 121,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 108,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,033 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 93,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 92,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 90,984 miles

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Upper brake light out

Pass 13 Mar 2018 87,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged but not down to cords

slight leak on steering pump

Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,823 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,283 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,364 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,170 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,186 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 824,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,075 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 66,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,786 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 44,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,850 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,391 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,077 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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FA03 TTU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FA03 TTU, 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 FA03 TTU registered?

FA03 TTU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is FA03 TTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 TTU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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