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FP53 UUR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,636 mi
Last recorded53,636 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,636 miles

Centre rear high level stop lamp not working

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 53,636 miles

Centre rear high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,673 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks in all four tyres

Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,334 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 55,376 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,831 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,964 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 UUR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UUR, 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 UUR?

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What year was FP53 UUR registered?

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

Is FP53 UUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 UUR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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