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FY53 RXT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,841 mi
Last recorded174,841 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 RXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 174,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2023 174,814 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side and stop (4.3.3 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive BORDERLINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion and slightly insecure o/s and n/s step BORDERLINE

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rail

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 8 Oct 2021 174,358 miles

condition of n/s & o/s mirrors

corrosion on both step sills borderline

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails borderline

handbrake travel BORDERLINE

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Oct 2021 174,356 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

condition of n/s & o/s mirrors

corrosion on both step sills borderline

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails borderline

handbrake travel BORDERLINE

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Dec 2020 173,710 miles

Nearside Rear tyre condition BORDERLINE

corrosion & condition of both step sills BORDERLINE

light lenses covered in a product

Fail 24 Nov 2020 173,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre condition BORDERLINE

Offside Front brake binding

corrosion & condition of both step sills BORDERLINE

light lenses covered in a product

Pass 2 Dec 2019 168,896 miles

ALL rear lights have a product on lens

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg - BORDERLINE! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg - BORDERLINE! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Step corroded & weakened

Play in steering - BORDERLINE!!

Fail 20 Nov 2019 168,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Plate not illuminated sufficiently (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension levelling valve leaking ACE valve block leaking (5.3.5 (c))

ALL rear lights have a product on lens

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg - BORDERLINE! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg - BORDERLINE! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Step corroded & weakened

Play in steering - BORDERLINE!!

Fail 4 Apr 2019 168,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear one of two (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Suspension levelling valve leaking acr unit leaking & RESIVOIR FLUID LEVEL LOW (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear trailing arm front bushes splitting

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion on both rear chassis rails borderline

o/s step sill corroded borderline

tinted sun strip

Pass 20 Mar 2018 162,166 miles

corrosion to underside

cracks in screen

Pass 20 Mar 2017 157,608 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 145,155 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 132,053 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 132,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 114,813 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 114,809 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 10,850 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,460 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,297 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear diff seal

rear brake discs scored slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,883 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 71,337 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,933 miles

offside front seat is slightly insercure.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,554 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 RXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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