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FG53 FLN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

131,507 mi
Last recorded131,507 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 131,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2026 131,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2025 127,545 miles

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

advise corrosion on both front inner wings

Fail 18 Aug 2025

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise corrosion on both front inner wings

Pass 25 Sep 2024 124,741 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on both front inner wings

Fail 17 Sep 2024 124,741 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on both front inner wings

Pass 2 Oct 2023 120,349 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2023 120,348 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center upper panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 117,220 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

advise undersealing

Fail 21 Sep 2022 117,220 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

advise undersealing

Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,400 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 111,760 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 111,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 109,103 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 109,102 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking by filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component fouling water pipe fouling on column (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod bush on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 104,733 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,959 miles

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

full engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,336 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,586 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,171 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 92,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both rear brake discs

corrosion on chassie

Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,366 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 83,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

rear top brake light not working

tread depth n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2010 78,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,058 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,379 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,783 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,276 miles

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

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 FLN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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