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FP52 NFE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,246 mi
Last recorded114,246 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 NFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,246 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 108,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,300 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,972 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 100,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 100,169 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 100,169 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,907 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,522 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,907 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 93,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,496 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 91,066 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 91,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,758 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 88,758 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,797 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 81,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,148 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,285 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,530 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 48,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 40,169 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,169 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,322 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 NFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

FP52 NFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is FP52 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 NFE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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