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FV53 PHK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,016 mi
Last recorded136,016 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 PHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 136,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

not much reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Aug 2023 136,009 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

not much reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Jul 2022 128,224 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 128,218 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 121,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 114,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 107,774 miles

Reversing light broken

Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,941 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,845 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,851 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 34,434 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop light not working.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,593 miles

all four tyres perrished and cracking in sidewalls

two cuts in offside front tyre side wall

Pass 12 Dec 2011 20,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 19,088 miles

engine oil leak

ns door mirror insecure

osr hub seal leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2009 17,507 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,907 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 12,358 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 PHK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PHK, 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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FV53 PHK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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