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FN53 WXA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,743 mi
Last recorded70,743 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 WXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 70,743 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four deteriating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 70,740 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four deteriating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 68,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,850 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 60,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,222 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,204 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 54,204 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,108 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 39,105 miles

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight engine oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,323 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,883 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,389 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 18,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WXA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WXA, 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 FN53 WXA registered?

FN53 WXA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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