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FL53 ZPC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,671 mi
Last recorded96,671 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 96,671 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 95,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 95,073 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 92,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,796 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 90,141 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,634 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,658 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,398 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,673 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,661 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,749 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,567 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 73,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 73,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,320 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST, ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED, REAR BRAKE PADS 75% WORN, OS REAR TYRE WORN AND SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALL

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,364 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,777 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 49,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,123 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 ZPC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ZPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL53 ZPC?

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What year was FL53 ZPC registered?

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

Is FL53 ZPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 ZPC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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