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S18 FUU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,522 mi
Last recorded120,522 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 FUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 120,522 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 119,385 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 117,256 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 112,795 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced unable to fully check due to underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

start of corrosion around front and rear body mounts

Pass 30 Mar 2019 107,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 107,141 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 93,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,753 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,491 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,991 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,697 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,983 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 18,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,811 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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S18 FUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S18 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 S18 FUU registered?

S18 FUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is S18 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 FUU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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