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TD51 RAN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,969 mi
Last recorded177,969 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD51 RAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 177,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 175,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 173,158 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 172,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 170,066 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 162,029 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 152,200 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 152,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 148,652 miles

CORROSION NOTED ON BRAKES, SUSPENSION, CHASSIS

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 148,648 miles

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

CORROSION NOTED ON BRAKES, SUSPENSION, CHASSIS

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 145,218 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 145,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 141,667 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 141,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 139,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 136,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 136,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 136,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 124,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 107,996 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 97,929 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 90,746 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 108,824 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,559 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 RAN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RAN, 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 RAN registered?

TD51 RAN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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