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FL53 OFM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,427 mi
Last recorded155,427 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 OFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 155,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 29 Sep 2023 155,211 miles

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

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Feb 2022 153,452 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 149,168 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2019 148,329 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 145,124 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 145,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 139,223 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 137,164 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 133,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Sep 2014 133,573 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 127,089 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 127,089 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 117,217 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)

both rear tyres perishing on inner and outer and main tread areas.

centre silencer joint deteriorated.and hangers

Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,890 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC,S WORN / LIPPED .REAR TYRES WORN,SIDEWALLS SHOWING AGEING CRACKS /SPLITS

Fail 7 Sep 2011 105,890 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISC,S WORN / LIPPED .REAR TYRES WORN,SIDEWALLS SHOWING AGEING CRACKS /SPLITS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,031 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 85,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,260 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,990 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 54,990 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,865 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 OFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

FL53 OFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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