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FB53 GEU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,259 mi
Last recorded137,259 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 137,259 miles

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 129,778 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 122,003 miles

requires new o/s and n/s wiper rubbers.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 122,003 miles

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

requires new o/s and n/s wiper rubbers.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 108,143 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 108,132 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 100,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 91,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,005 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,435 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,456 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,716 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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FB53 GEU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FB53 GEU, 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 FB53 GEU registered?

FB53 GEU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is FB53 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 GEU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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