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FP53 MFY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,529 mi
Last recorded163,529 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 MFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 163,529 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2022 161,273 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 157,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 152,410 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 145,792 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 138,287 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 135,973 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 128,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 122,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 112,962 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,512 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 95,913 miles

traction control light indicates a fault

Fail 30 Jan 2012 95,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

traction control light indicates a fault

Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,216 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 86,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,195 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,681 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 63,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,115 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 62,115 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,230 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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FP53 MFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP53 MFY, 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 FP53 MFY registered?

FP53 MFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is FP53 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 MFY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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