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FG53 KNB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,195 mi
Last recorded94,195 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 94,195 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Nov 2025 94,189 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing at ABS unit (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Nov 2024 91,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,268 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 86,324 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 86,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 84,000 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear brake discs inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexi-hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,622 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Signs of corrosion starting to appear in various places throughout chassis

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 76,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 73,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe over chassis to flexi heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe over chassis to rear flexi heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 70,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine and gear box ()

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 70,440 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,224 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip x2 (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,475 miles

both front and both rear radius arm bushs spliting

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,675 miles

exh corroded slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,733 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,225 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,410 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,604 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 KNB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG53 KNB, 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 KNB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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