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FE53 DYA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,267 mi
Last recorded134,267 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 DYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 134,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,517 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 113,513 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to back b/hoses at n/s/f wheel arch x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s n/s to calipers (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,819 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 107,597 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,340 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,369 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 95,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,038 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 85,038 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,419 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,570 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 55,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,717 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,275 miles

slight leak on steering box

Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,132 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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FE53 DYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FE53 DYA, 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 FE53 DYA registered?

FE53 DYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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