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TD51 TUG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

177,906 mi
Last recorded177,906 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD51 TUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 177,906 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 166,311 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 154,837 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 154,837 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 145,321 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 145,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 137,921 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 137,921 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,602 miles

front diff pinion seal leaking

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2020 124,394 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 124,381 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,990 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,624 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 112,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,371 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,655 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside rear hub oil seal weeping

Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,818 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 91,109 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

long travel in handbrake lever

o/s and n/s rear hub backplates damp

steering drag link rod slightly distorted

Pass 22 Jul 2013 82,867 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,058 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 70,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

discs rusty and pitted

handbrake travel

sill covers

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,510 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

discs rusty and pitted

handbrake travel

sill covers

Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,618 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 64,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,793 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,284 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 TUG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TUG, 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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TD51 TUG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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