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FG53 EER

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

178,228 mi
Last recorded178,228 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 EER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 178,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 170,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow bar sockets lose

Fail 2 May 2023 170,475 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow bar sockets lose

Pass 10 Jan 2022 160,191 miles

Offside Front axel oil seal has slight leak at drive shaft

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

steering box has slight weap of oil

Fail 6 Jan 2022 160,181 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front axel oil seal has slight leak at drive shaft

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

steering box has slight weap of oil

Pass 8 Jan 2021 152,208 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 151,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 151,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking hydraulic anti roll bar pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 145,976 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 145,976 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 131,615 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 129,535 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front bump stop missing

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

Pass 13 May 2016 123,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front bump stop is deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2015 116,026 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 106,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 101,075 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,026 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,669 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 77,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,730 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 59,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,901 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 42,898 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,497 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,378 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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FG53 EER is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FG53 EER, 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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FG53 EER is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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