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FVL 549X

2003 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,133 mi
Last recorded6,133 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover 8828,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 549X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 6,133 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 5,953 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2017 5,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front swivel leaking oil

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2006 5,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 5,353 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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FVL 549X is a 2003 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 28,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVL 549X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FVL 549X registered?

FVL 549X is a 2003 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FVL 549X safe to buy?

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