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FP53 OPV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,048 mi
Last recorded131,048 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 OPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 131,048 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 124,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 116,801 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 116,801 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 110,790 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,300 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 95,130 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 95,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,291 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 90,291 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,611 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,479 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 70,458 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 63,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,912 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 54,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,200 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 46,200 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,107 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 23 Jun 2008 31,619 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,619 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,152 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 OPV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP53 OPV?

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What year was FP53 OPV registered?

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

Is FP53 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 OPV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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