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FE53 PDX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,017 mi
Last recorded144,017 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 PDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 144,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 130,831 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 124,801 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 116,505 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front DRIVE SHAFT SEAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,736 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

differential torque reaction arm bush perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,368 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,783 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 103,783 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nsrear brake backplate very corroded all axle tie rod bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,151 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,908 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 92,908 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 85,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,812 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 77,890 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 77,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,474 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,519 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 61,519 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,782 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,826 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 PDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

FE53 PDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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