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FE03 HBU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

119,377 mi
Last recorded119,377 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 HBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 119,377 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 117,534 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 113,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a)

Fail 3 Feb 2023 113,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a)

Pass 25 Jan 2022 111,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a)

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 2 Feb 2021 109,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides , offside is very borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting behind front wheel is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,400 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount corroded behind front wheel . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 102,699 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 100,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber tower outer ring corroded

Offside Rear Fuel pipe damp on union

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 100,280 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber tower outer ring corroded

Offside Rear Fuel pipe damp on union

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,129 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber tower outer ring corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2016 98,127 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush borderline (2.7.4)

Offside Front shock absorber tower outer ring corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Jan 2014 93,395 miles

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 89,968 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 89,967 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear, rear most seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,378 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,885 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 74,882 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,033 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 53,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,586 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 41,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,946 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 30,946 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,268 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 22,268 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FE03 HBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FE03 HBU, 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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FE03 HBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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