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FH03 LUJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

195,450 mi
Last recorded195,450 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 LUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 195,450 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 195,448 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 183,407 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 183,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing panelling,30cm to abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 173,797 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From around gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 164,392 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 164,392 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70/16 106t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 154,332 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front diff slightly leaking

Oil leak

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 145,519 miles

drivers seat worn but still secure

engine cover

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 135,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel very high (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 126,978 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 126,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 119,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 110,089 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,759 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)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,045 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 90,045 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,882 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 72,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,330 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 52,632 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 42,982 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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FH03 LUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FH03 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

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

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