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FX53 OOH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,439 mi
Last recorded132,439 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 132,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 132,412 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 120,070 miles

Filthy vehicle presented for test

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cuts

Nearside rear 1/4 panel distorted

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

Oil fuel leak residue

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2013 120,069 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Filthy vehicle presented for test

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cuts

Nearside rear 1/4 panel distorted

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

Oil fuel leak residue

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,417 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 95,135 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,025 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,994 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,537 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 36,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 OOH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FX53 OOH, 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 OOH registered?

FX53 OOH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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