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FX53 AOJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,323 mi
Last recorded220,323 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 220,323 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 218,722 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sills,sill to floors ,chassis rails ,closing panels and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 218,686 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner flitch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sills,sill to floors ,chassis rails ,closing panels and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 214,992 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 214,814 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 211,515 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 206,458 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 4th body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 202,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

general corrosion on chassis, not excessive

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2020 198,288 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 192,543 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 192,541 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 187,644 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 24 Jan 2017 178,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 168,195 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 155,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 140,838 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 123,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 104,263 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,199 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,177 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,259 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,893 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 42,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,389 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,794 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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FX53 AOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX53 AOJ, 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 FX53 AOJ registered?

FX53 AOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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