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FY53 UNU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,862 mi
Last recorded32,862 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 UNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 32,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 32,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 32,686 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,555 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,329 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 31,864 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,263 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,295 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,158 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,686 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,163 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,673 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,008 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,523 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,264 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 15,257 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 10,332 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 UNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

FY53 UNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is FY53 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 UNU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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