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FD53 LTK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,806 mi
Last recorded187,806 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 187,806 miles

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

active antiroll bar hydraulic lines slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 183,388 miles

Active anti roll bar hydraulic lines slightly corroded

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 183,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Active anti roll bar hydraulic lines slightly corroded

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 171,151 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fuel hose slightly damaged above fuel tank (7.2.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 159,776 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted at time of test, not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 149,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jan 2015 149,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2014 143,147 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 131,543 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 131,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 120,351 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 108,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 94,207 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 94,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,994 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 69,310 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 48,725 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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FD53 LTK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FD53 LTK, 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 FD53 LTK registered?

FD53 LTK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FD53 LTK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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