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FE03 MTU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,223 mi
Last recorded192,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 MTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 192,223 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 188,485 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 184,689 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body covered in underseal

Fail 7 May 2024 184,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 178,366 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 173,553 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 169,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 162,087 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 162,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear track rod ,(marked). (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Marked . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear row seat belts not tested ,seats not fitted .

Pass 4 Mar 2019 149,435 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 149,429 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 134,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 121,119 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 121,042 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 113,235 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,337 miles

Oil leak

both side body underneath the side steps crodded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,435 miles

both side body underneath the steps crodded advise

Fail 15 Feb 2014 95,368 miles

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

both side body underneath the steps crodded advise

Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,349 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,548 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 68,657 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,657 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,098 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 39,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,834 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,072 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 22,512 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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FE03 MTU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE03 MTU, 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 MTU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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