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FY53 RXW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,036 mi
Last recorded135,036 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 135,036 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 135,036 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 126,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 126,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 119,775 miles

Offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 18 Jan 2011 119,775 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 112,367 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 112,367 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 106,203 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 106,008 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 95,934 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 95,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 77,425 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 77,425 miles

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

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 RXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

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

Is FY53 RXW safe to buy?

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