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ND53 FCZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,013 mi
Last recorded108,013 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 FCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 108,013 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 107,928 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,494 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 87,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 75,768 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage inner lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,533 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,543 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,543 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator area. (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,298 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation. (1.7.5a)

general corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,169 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 54,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,196 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,891 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,901 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,700 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,437 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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ND53 FCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ND53 FCZ, 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 ND53 FCZ registered?

ND53 FCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is ND53 FCZ safe to buy?

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