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FM52 FZR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,819 mi
Last recorded164,819 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 164,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 152,568 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system deflector tube broken

Fail 24 Jul 2017 152,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by stop light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both reflectors (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system deflector tube broken

Pass 28 Jul 2016 149,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 127,104 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 113,548 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,281 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,021 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering damper bush

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate not standard type but conforms

Fail 12 Jun 2009 77,407 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,407 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2008 670,179 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 670,179 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 475,228 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,675 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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FM52 FZR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM52 FZR, 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 FM52 FZR registered?

FM52 FZR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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