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FJ53 VNV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,705 mi
Last recorded98,705 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,705 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 98,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2556516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,300 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 98,300 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no reflection (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no reflection (0.1 (d))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 97,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 93,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,178 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,254 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,019 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,269 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,101 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,798 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,390 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,929 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,874 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise check steering track and tyre pressures

Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,747 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 31,052 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,142 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 27,140 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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FJ53 VNV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ53 VNV, 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 FJ53 VNV registered?

FJ53 VNV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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