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FL53 CWM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,961 mi
Last recorded159,961 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 CWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 159,961 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 159,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 151,549 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 140,460 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 140,124 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 127,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 117,859 miles

front shocker bushes wearing

Fail 26 Apr 2013 117,803 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front shocker bushes wearing

Fail 27 Apr 2012 108,919 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

o/s head light pattern not defined well

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 108,919 miles

o/s head light pattern not defined well

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 101,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 93,072 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 86,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 57,421 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 49,764 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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FL53 CWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL53 CWM, 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 FL53 CWM registered?

FL53 CWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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