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PE53 FSU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,529 mi
Last recorded86,529 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 86,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 84,981 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 84,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,519 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,519 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,444 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,444 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,980 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 76,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,024 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,816 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,935 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 60,935 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,890 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,432 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,125 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,557 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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PE53 FSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PE53 FSU, 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 PE53 FSU registered?

PE53 FSU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is PE53 FSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 FSU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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