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FY53 FJP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

152,005 mi
Last recorded152,005 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 FJP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 152,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 152,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 147,853 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,476 miles

unable test rear seat belts

Fail 19 Nov 2021 141,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

unable test rear seat belts

Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 125,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Half shaft leaking onto disc (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 110,269 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to underneath of chassis & body

Fail 27 Nov 2019 110,269 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front, from steering box linkage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear, connected to link bar between wheels (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Slight corrosion to underneath of chassis & body

Pass 29 Nov 2018 97,190 miles

underside is under sealed

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,955 miles

Chassis corroded

Offside rear chassis prescribed area has poor quality welded repairs

Fail 15 Jan 2018 87,952 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Chassis corroded

Offside rear chassis prescribed area has poor quality welded repairs

Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,146 miles

vehicle has a slight oil leak front

vehicle showing slight sighns of corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,493 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 77,482 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,695 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,929 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,118 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 54,608 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear light lens dammaged

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,608 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear light lens dammaged

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,776 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 12 Aug 2008 31,433 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 31,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 26,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,399 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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FY53 FJP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FY53 FJP, 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 FY53 FJP registered?

FY53 FJP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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