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FL53 CWT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,051 mi
Last recorded61,051 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 CWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 61,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 58,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 55,868 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,941 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 50,366 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 47,480 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,047 miles

slight perishing on suspension rubbers front and rear

slight rusting on flex ferels

Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,445 miles

slight rusting on flex ferels

Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,710 miles

flex ferels rusty slight wear on idle arms and track rod ends all tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,796 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 34,796 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,154 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,760 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,427 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 23,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,692 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,730 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,021 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,656 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,977 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 CWT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CWT, 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 CWT registered?

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

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