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FP53 NZE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,159 mi
Last recorded179,159 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 NZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 179,159 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 163,911 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 151,144 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 151,144 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 134,932 miles

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2012 115,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 115,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 94,306 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 78,744 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,716 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,362 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,730 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,552 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 NZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

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

Is FP53 NZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 NZE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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