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FE53 ZPK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,261 mi
Last recorded57,261 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 57,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 57,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 51,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 51,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 46,078 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 45,880 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 39,138 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 39,109 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,794 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 23,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,648 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,402 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,048 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,151 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,810 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 11,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 10,042 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,042 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,825 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 5,552 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 ZPK 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 79.2%.

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 ZPK, 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 ZPK registered?

FE53 ZPK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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