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FV53 PLO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,600 mi
Last recorded198,600 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 198,600 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 187,388 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 187,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing - ABS PUMP (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 176,843 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 163,556 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 162,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 160,274 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 160,274 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 154,319 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 154,319 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 150,910 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 150,910 miles

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

traction control light on

Pass 19 Dec 2018 144,069 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 133,572 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 133,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 130,159 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 129,013 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 123,925 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 123,919 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 112,947 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 105,080 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 93,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2010 84,366 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,366 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,451 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 51,429 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,038 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 PLO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLO, 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 PLO registered?

FV53 PLO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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