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FY53 UNN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,422 mi
Last recorded193,422 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 193,422 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 190,389 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 184,248 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

active suspension light on orange

Fail 3 Sep 2018 184,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

active suspension light on orange

Pass 29 Jul 2017 180,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 175,549 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 166,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 159,544 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 155,627 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 155,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 142,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 125,584 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 123,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 116,400 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 108,848 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 108,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,542 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 100,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 75,759 miles

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

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

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 UNN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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