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FX53 PFF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,049 mi
Last recorded179,049 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 PFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 179,049 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 178,179 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS MOUNT [INNER WING] (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 175,026 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear mud flap mounts broken

Fail 31 Oct 2018 174,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 161,340 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily soiled

Fail 7 Dec 2016 161,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Underside of vehicle heavily soiled

Pass 7 Jan 2016 153,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 153,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 142,101 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/S/F tyre perished

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis has various areas of corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2013 134,745 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 134,745 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 124,989 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsf tyre side wall perishing

rear seat not fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2011 115,068 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 101,726 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 87,440 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 87,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 75,431 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 57,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,964 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,683 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 PFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PFF, 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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FX53 PFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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