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FP53 NZB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,567 mi
Last recorded190,567 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 190,567 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 190,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 185,396 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 185,390 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 174,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 174,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 172,134 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 172,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 124,426 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 124,426 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 159,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 159,269 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 136,728 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 124,788 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 111,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 111,990 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 98,853 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 98,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,332 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 67,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 67,066 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,076 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,241 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 30,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NZB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FP53 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

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

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