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FY53 UNM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,673 mi
Last recorded117,673 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,673 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,118 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 107,447 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 107,442 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 101,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear side main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 95,374 miles

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

Oil leak

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 95,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 84,442 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 73,482 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 73,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 62,124 miles

rear seat belts not fully tested seats folded & full of tools

Pass 20 Nov 2010 52,687 miles

rear seatbelts not fully inspected seats folded & full tools

Pass 21 Nov 2009 45,126 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 36,805 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 25,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 15,988 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 UNM 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 81.3%.

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 UNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY53 UNM registered?

FY53 UNM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FY53 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 UNM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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