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LF03 FUU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

244,108 mi
Last recorded244,108 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 FUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 244,108 miles

Underside of vehicle is rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2022 244,108 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2021 231,967 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 231,967 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Watts link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 221,245 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 221,242 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 217,325 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 217,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 211,195 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 211,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 199,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 189,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 174,660 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 159,948 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

drivers window not working

Pass 26 Sep 2014 159,948 miles

drivers window not working

Pass 27 Sep 2013 147,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 131,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 114,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Sep 2011 114,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 90,563 miles

rear chassis rusty

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 90,556 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear chassis rusty

Pass 6 May 2009 71,586 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 53,557 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,097 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,154 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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LF03 FUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LF03 FUU, 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 LF03 FUU registered?

LF03 FUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is LF03 FUU safe to buy?

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