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FP53 SXU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

196,804 mi
Last recorded196,804 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 196,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 183,392 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 172,047 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component s/box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section adjacent to tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 165,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 164,128 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 164,117 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 3rd row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 156,894 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 156,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 152,482 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 152,482 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FIXED END. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 145,505 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play both (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2017 145,505 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play both (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2016 131,733 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

crack in windscreen

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2015 116,758 miles

Chassis starting to corrode at rear

Fail 26 Feb 2015 116,758 miles

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

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

Chassis starting to corrode at rear

Fail 19 Feb 2014 99,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/s/r tyre starting to perrish on outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,592 miles

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

N/s/r tyre starting to perrish on outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,142 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 85,142 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,857 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 70,857 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,895 miles

Slight oil leak from o/s rear hub seal.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,842 miles

slight play in the nearside drag link ball joint

the front tyres are wearing on the inside edge slightly

the nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Mar 2010 43,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

slight play in the nearside drag link ball joint

the front tyres are wearing on the inside edge slightly

the nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,861 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,328 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,003 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 SXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

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

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