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FP53 WGV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,027 mi
Last recorded120,027 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 120,027 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded and lower bush perished

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Offside Front shock absorber corroded and lower bush perished.

all front and middle body mounts corroded.

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Apr 2022 120,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded and lower bush perished

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Offside Front shock absorber corroded and lower bush perished.

all front and middle body mounts corroded.

all tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 114,168 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 114,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track adjustment bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track adjustment bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 111,804 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper & lower have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear chassis rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2020 111,794 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front upper & lower have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear chassis rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2019 109,596 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,311 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 107,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,996 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,366 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 96,543 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,237 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 81,534 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,494 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,525 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,245 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 56,241 miles

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,951 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 WGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

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

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