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FD53 THX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,222 mi
Last recorded173,222 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 THX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 173,222 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Aug 2023 172,921 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Aug 2022 170,045 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn above axel (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 163,940 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 163,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 158,163 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 158,163 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 156,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 156,029 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking back of engine area? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking ram leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 152,979 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 151,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016
Pass 5 Jan 2016 147,928 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 143,314 miles

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

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 13 Dec 2014 143,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 23 Dec 2013 138,891 miles

O/S front fog light not working.

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2013 138,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/S front fog light not working.

Oil leak

Rear centre brake light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2012
Pass 9 Jul 2011
Pass 5 Jun 2010
Pass 2 Jun 2009 112,119 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 101,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 93,237 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 93,237 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 THX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FD53 THX, 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 THX registered?

FD53 THX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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