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FP53 NYZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,928 mi
Last recorded174,928 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 NYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 174,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r seat missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2022 163,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 145,776 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 145,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both full length over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 143,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 143,267 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 136,598 miles

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 6 Dec 2014 125,153 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 112,999 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 112,841 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 102,554 miles

offside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 7 Nov 2012 102,411 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

offside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,562 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged lens not affecting pattern

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 78,903 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,366 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,671 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 43,671 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,843 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 NYZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYZ, 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 NYZ registered?

FP53 NYZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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