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TD51 FAT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

213,273 mi
Last recorded213,273 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD51 FAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 213,273 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front spring corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2025 213,253 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front spring corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2023 202,244 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 195,188 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 186,434 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 184,631 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 175,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 163,321 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint Front lower ram (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 150,338 miles

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 138,031 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 137,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 123,370 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 123,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 116,526 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 110,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 102,946 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre brake light

Pass 2 Dec 2010 95,205 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 95,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 81,089 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 81,040 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s f/t bump stop missing

o/s rear hub weeping oil

Pass 11 Dec 2008 69,565 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,375 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,689 miles

rear brake back plate is damp oil seal may be leaking

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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TD51 FAT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TD51 FAT, 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 TD51 FAT registered?

TD51 FAT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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