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FY53 FYD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,010 mi
Last recorded172,010 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 FYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 172,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 172,010 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 166,054 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 158,969 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 158,965 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 151,518 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 151,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2012 145,103 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 139,092 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 139,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 126,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 117,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 113,917 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs and rear discs and pads getting low

rear bumpstops missing

Fail 19 Sep 2008 113,917 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs and rear discs and pads getting low

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 93,957 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 72,021 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 FYD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FYD, 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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FY53 FYD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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