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FH03 LUF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,345 mi
Last recorded82,345 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 LUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 82,345 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 82,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 77,707 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 77,706 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 73,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 73,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 68,274 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,688 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 63,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,662 miles

Offside head lamp slightly poor pattern

n/s/f foot well/ inner arch has corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 56,641 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 56,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,207 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 46,885 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 24 May 2016 37,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 35,739 miles

all rear seats removed belts not checked

Pass 24 May 2013 34,051 miles

both rear seats removed

Pass 30 May 2012 32,280 miles

both far rear seats removed

Pass 28 May 2011 30,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 27,574 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,803 miles

all rear seats removed

Pass 22 May 2008 23,643 miles

all rear seats removed seat belts not checked

Pass 19 May 2007 19,832 miles

rear seats removed seat belts not checked

Pass 24 May 2006 16,653 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

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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FH03 LUF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH03 LUF, 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 FH03 LUF registered?

FH03 LUF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is FH03 LUF safe to buy?

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