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FV52 NZZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,180 mi
Last recorded134,180 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 NZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 134,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Reverse lamp lens broken

Fail 11 Jul 2022 134,180 miles

Offside Reverse lamp lens broken

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jul 2020 133,594 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads are starting to get low

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

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 4 Mar 2019 133,019 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 133,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,010 miles

corrosion various parts of underbody and components and chassis

Pass 22 Aug 2016 127,703 miles

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 124,197 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,102 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 113,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 113,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror glass missing.

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

Pass 29 May 2012 102,738 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,766 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 93,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,833 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 77,159 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 70,093 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 61,791 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,322 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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FV52 NZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV52 NZZ, 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 FV52 NZZ registered?

FV52 NZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is FV52 NZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 NZZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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