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FG53 ZYT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,674 mi
Last recorded65,674 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ZYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,674 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle under side heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,502 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 55,502 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,406 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,484 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,118 miles

both front brake discs scored and worn

front and rear brake pads wearing low

pull to left when braking

Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,208 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 ZYT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZYT, 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 FG53 ZYT registered?

FG53 ZYT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is FG53 ZYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 ZYT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG53 ZYT have outstanding finance?

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