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FV53 PKY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,054 mi
Last recorded158,054 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 PKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2023 158,054 miles

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

rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive. chassis heavily undersealed.

Pass 9 Dec 2021 157,633 miles

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

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

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2020 151,959 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

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

chassis undersealed

Pass 29 May 2019 146,379 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2018 145,222 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 140,894 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 133,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 May 2015 118,489 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 109,063 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,035 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,930 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,058 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,973 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,880 miles

oil leak on engine inspection required

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 PKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PKY, 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 FV53 PKY registered?

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

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