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AX53 FPL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

210,146 mi
Last recorded210,146 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 210,146 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 210,138 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 204,596 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 204,596 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 198,624 miles

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

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

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 198,611 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 193,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints poor condition due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 193,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints poor condition due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 177,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 177,282 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 160,877 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 160,876 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 151,800 miles

Oil leak engine block ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 151,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Oil leak engine block ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 123,167 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 143,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 135,565 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Oct 2014 135,563 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 128,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 128,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2012 121,679 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 111,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,339 miles

Offside rear tyre, uneven wear / perishing.

Oil leak

Rear seats stowed, unable to test.

Wiper blades splitting at ends.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 60,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,755 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,902 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,642 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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AX53 FPL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AX53 FPL, 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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AX53 FPL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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