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FL53 ZPB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

185,197 mi
Last recorded185,197 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 185,197 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2025 179,078 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 176,697 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 174,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 174,164 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 168,525 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2019 154,924 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 154,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 147,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 141,432 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 131,091 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 118,706 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 107,890 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 107,569 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 94,991 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 80,756 miles

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

suspected fuel leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,102 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,758 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,335 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 53,334 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,821 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 45,799 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,379 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 ZPB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZPB, 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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FL53 ZPB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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