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FP53 OPW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,852 mi
Last recorded162,852 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 162,852 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 162,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 155,740 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 155,729 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 148,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension warning light on dash but no fault found

Fail 4 Mar 2019 148,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension warning light on dash but no fault found

Pass 27 Feb 2018 141,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 141,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 135,459 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 135,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 127,962 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 127,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 points before and afterr body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,745 miles

Nearside mirror glass loose.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades smeary.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear chassis corroded within 30cm of body mounting but not seriously weakened.

Offside reverse light lens missing.

Rear chassis exessivly corroded but not likely to affect suspension, steering or brakes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various metal pipes under vehicle corroded.

Wipers opperation poor, but can be parked with ease.

Fuel visable on gearbox and cross member.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,733 miles

engine damp with oil

exhaust hangers corroded

exhaust system corroded

front protection bar damaged

fuel on underside of vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox damp with oil

n/s/r chassis leg corroded

o/s/r chassis leg distorted and corroded

rear brake flexi pipes corroded at ferrules

slight play in drag link

Fail 12 Jul 2013 121,733 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine damp with oil

exhaust hangers corroded

exhaust system corroded

front protection bar damaged

fuel on underside of vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

gearbox damp with oil

n/s/r chassis leg corroded

o/s/r chassis leg distorted and corroded

rear brake flexi pipes corroded at ferrules

slight play in drag link

Pass 19 Jul 2012 117,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 116,964 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 107,581 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 107,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter rusty

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,026 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 95,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface corrsion b/pipes, o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,215 miles

o/s/r bump stop becoming adrift

under side of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,552 miles

front buper damaged n/s

Fail 22 Jul 2008 71,552 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front buper damaged n/s

Fail 24 Jul 2007 57,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,199 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,777 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 OPW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OPW, 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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FP53 OPW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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