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AO53 FGX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,458 mi
Last recorded143,458 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 143,458 miles

Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arche (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2025 138,469 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 127,345 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 118,619 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 109,099 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 109,098 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 101,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 97,513 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,127 miles

child seat not fitted properly.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 89,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 24 Nov 2017 85,167 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 77,703 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 70,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,760 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 58,760 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,878 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,151 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,823 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 44,823 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,143 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,680 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,798 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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AO53 FGX 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 87.5%.

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 AO53 FGX, 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 AO53 FGX registered?

AO53 FGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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