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TD51 FFF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

198,751 mi
Last recorded198,751 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD51 FFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 198,751 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 196,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 196,650 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels 1 incorrect nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 196,219 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 196,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 191,952 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 191,952 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 186,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 186,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 180,918 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 180,918 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 172,764 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 268,904 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 159,336 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 158,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion under the car

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 141,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 127,616 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 113,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 113,685 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 102,429 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,096 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,466 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 65,319 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,964 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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TD51 FFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TD51 FFF, 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 FFF registered?

TD51 FFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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