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RA03 FWP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,263 mi
Last recorded148,263 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 FWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 148,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 144,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 143,979 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 141,434 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 139,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 137,122 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 133,181 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 129,051 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 129,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 121,951 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 121,947 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,738 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake Warning Light On.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,775 miles

Swivel joint boots split

Fail 19 Mar 2015 76,761 miles

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

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

Swivel joint boots split

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,310 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 69,310 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,389 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,986 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,175 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 57,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,196 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 42,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,939 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,335 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,136 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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RA03 FWP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RA03 FWP, 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 RA03 FWP registered?

RA03 FWP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is RA03 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 FWP shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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