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FP53 YVT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,254 mi
Last recorded90,254 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,254 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,534 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,120 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,102 miles

Oil leak

both front lower shock bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,747 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 72,747 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,513 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,680 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 58,680 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,304 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,887 miles

Offside front shockabsorber has started to leak.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,556 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,880 miles

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

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 YVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

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

Is FP53 YVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 YVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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