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FP52 NFD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,717 mi
Last recorded66,717 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 NFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,717 miles

All windows except the windscreen tinted

Both side steps heavily corroded

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Engine/Gearbox oily

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Reg light dim

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside Wing mirror glass missing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre valve leaking air

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 66,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

All windows except the windscreen tinted

Both side steps heavily corroded

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Engine/Gearbox oily

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Reg light dim

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside Wing mirror glass missing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre valve leaking air

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,714 miles

All windows except the windscreen tinted

Both headlights loose

Engine covers fitted (NO Action required)

Engine/Gearbox oily

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass missing

Offside Front Steering rod ball joint to steering box has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,385 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in it

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play coming off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in

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

back of engine & bottom gearbox quite oily

engine covers fitted

rear prop shaft into diff oil seal slightly oily

Fail 26 Jul 2016 66,385 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in it

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play coming off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre has 2 nails in

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

back of engine & bottom gearbox quite oily

engine covers fitted

rear prop shaft into diff oil seal slightly oily

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,336 miles

N/s headlamp showing signs of water ingress, not having any effect on beam image.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,276 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,968 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,639 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,466 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 43,466 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2009 37,908 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag fault light on

all four tyres perishing

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2008 31,139 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 31,139 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)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,455 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,085 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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FP52 NFD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP52 NFD, 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 FP52 NFD registered?

FP52 NFD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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