CarVerify

Free Car Check

FT02 JJT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

182,770 mi
Last recorded182,770 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 JJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 182,770 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 172,011 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 161,455 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 153,998 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 146,067 miles

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 3 Feb 2021 142,507 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 142,431 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))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension pipe leaking Active cornering pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 140,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 136,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 131,305 miles

Both sides front flexible brake hose end ferrules corroding

Front to rear flexible brake hoses , end ferrules corroding. Located behind nearside front wheel on chassis

Tow bar prescribed area (chassis) corroding but not excessive both sides

Fail 8 Nov 2017 131,115 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to rear brake pads worn through to metal, nearside rear and prop shaft joint (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both sides front flexible brake hose end ferrules corroding

Front to rear flexible brake hoses , end ferrules corroding. Located behind nearside front wheel on chassis

Hazard warning lights flash fast

Tow bar mounted bike rack fitted at time of test

Tow bar prescribed area (chassis) corroding but not excessive both sides

Front prop shaft, rear joint badly worn

Pass 22 Nov 2016 128,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Self leveling suspension pipes starting to get rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2016 128,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Self leveling suspension pipes starting to get rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2015 123,984 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 123,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 123,547 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 123,547 miles

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 116,661 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2011 116,369 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f window stuck down

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

oil leak engine & gearbox

Pass 29 Sep 2011 116,369 miles

n/s/f window stuck down

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

oil leak engine & gearbox

Pass 25 Aug 2010 113,805 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 106,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 106,197 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 93,113 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,352 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FT02 JJT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FT02 JJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT02 JJT?

You can check the full history of FT02 JJT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FT02 JJT registered?

FT02 JJT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is FT02 JJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT02 JJT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT02 JJT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FT02 JJT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.