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FY53 RXV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,955 mi
Last recorded104,955 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,955 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 104,930 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 101,714 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,603 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 98,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 95,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 92,010 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 91,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,293 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 83,293 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 78,015 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 74,775 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 71,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 69,204 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 May 2016 66,213 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 64,416 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 60,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 56,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 49,930 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,723 miles

n/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,431 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,452 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,401 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 33,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,631 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 26,651 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 19,906 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 RXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FY53 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

FY53 RXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FY53 RXV safe to buy?

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