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RA03 FWU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,554 mi
Last recorded143,554 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 143,554 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 139,723 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 139,195 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 137,098 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 137,098 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 13 Apr 2019 134,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 134,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 132,600 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 132,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 129,005 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Idler arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Idler arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 126,925 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 118,461 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water in offside rear light

Pass 17 Dec 2014 118,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water in offside rear light

Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,868 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes+ferrules+suspension components corroding,offside rear brake back plate corroded,oil leaks,

Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes+ferrules+suspension components corroding,offside rear brake back plate corroded,oil leaks,

Pass 7 Dec 2012 105,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2011 94,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2010 80,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

steering box has a slight leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 66,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 54,032 miles

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

front windscreen wipers poor clearance

fuel regulator area seems damp??

no plate light dim

offside front lower shock absorber bush starting to debond

strongly advise- nail in nearside front tire on inner sholder [leaking]

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,032 miles

front windscreen wipers poor clearance

fuel regulator area seems damp??

no plate light dim

offside front lower shock absorber bush starting to debond

strongly advise- nail in nearside front tire on inner sholder [leaking]

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,180 miles

both front tires are down to 3mm

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,523 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,761 miles

steering box weeping oil from bottom seal.

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 FWU 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 76%.

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 FWU, 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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RA03 FWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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