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FN53 NLG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 NLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 61,669 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 60,128 miles

all tyres over twenty years old

Pass 16 Nov 2023 58,353 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 56,918 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,280 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 53,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,118 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 50,106 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,652 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,956 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,760 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,588 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,552 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,294 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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FN53 NLG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FN53 NLG, 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

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What year was FN53 NLG registered?

FN53 NLG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FN53 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 NLG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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