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FV53 GUH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

117,414 mi
Last recorded117,414 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 GUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 117,414 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

Pass 7 Feb 2025 113,923 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,239 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,983 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 106,459 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,981 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 100,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,138 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear has a nail in it

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,920 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,360 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,225 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,225 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,547 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,634 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 62,634 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,552 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,592 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,693 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,554 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,708 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,049 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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FV53 GUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FV53 GUH, 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

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What year was FV53 GUH registered?

FV53 GUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is FV53 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 GUH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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