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EX53 FZH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,527 mi
Last recorded121,527 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FZH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 121,527 miles

Front axle pinion leaking.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play frontmost joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded under servo.

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

engine oil leak.

Fail 30 Sep 2025 121,521 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front axle pinion leaking.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play frontmost joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded under servo.

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

engine oil leak.

Fail 8 Sep 2025 121,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front axle pinion leaking.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play frontmost joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded below servo.

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

both front coil springs corroded.

both rearmost brake pipes into hoses corroded.

engine oil leak.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 107,032 miles

All suspension, steering and brake components corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 106,224 miles

All suspension steering brake components heavily corroded

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 105,740 miles

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

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 105,400 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Whole chassis and around body mounts all heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 104,736 miles

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

Chassis members all have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has a minor leak

Surface corrosion around body mounts

Pass 29 Aug 2019 103,581 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 101,302 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 98,435 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,261 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Fail 12 Sep 2016 95,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,877 miles

All exhaust joints / hangers corroded

Rear tyres perishing and slightly feathered on inner edge

Various oil weeps

Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,426 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,365 miles

advise steering box seal weaping

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,103 miles

offside rear hubseal may be leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,715 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,446 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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EX53 FZH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EX53 FZH, 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 EX53 FZH registered?

EX53 FZH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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