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FB53 GGV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,919 mi
Last recorded164,919 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 164,919 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 159,398 miles

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

Long travel in hand brake lever, adjustment required

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Pitting on brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2024 151,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 151,643 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke likely to damage tester (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 142,018 miles

Added 1.5 litres 15/30 engine oil

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Burning oil (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Cross member bolts missing/loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases First flange loose/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 141,892 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure Hanger not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Added 1.5 litres 15/30 engine oil

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Burning oil (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Cross member bolts missing/loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases First flange loose/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 135,596 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 135,596 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Wiper arm pivot seized...not sitting flat to screen at bottom of sweep

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 135,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns and os rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns and os rear chassis at rear shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting ns and os rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os with areas of heavy underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 133,543 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x - member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 128,202 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 128,202 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 125,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play connected to idle arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2019 125,243 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play connected to idle arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2018 119,372 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 119,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 115,776 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,762 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,109 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,677 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,097 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 97,057 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,576 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 79,576 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 75,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,190 miles

both rear and osf tyres close to limit

surface corrosion on brake pipes etc

Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,164 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,956 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,238 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 GGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB53 GGV, 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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FB53 GGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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