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PE53 FUJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,187 mi
Last recorded207,187 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 FUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2023 207,187 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 201,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front bumper bracket corroded

offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2021 196,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front bumper bracket corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 191,276 miles

front bumper bracket holed and corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2019 180,094 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel outlet weeping slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 171,486 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 162,521 miles

N/S and O/S Rear metal brake pipes corroded

both side steps are corroded

surface corrosion on rear chassis sections

Pass 20 Apr 2016 157,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 153,776 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 148,695 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 138,853 miles

fuel filter wet

Pass 29 Mar 2012 127,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 113,976 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 101,209 miles

slight side play in steering box shaft

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,832 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,381 miles

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

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 FUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PE53 FUJ, 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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PE53 FUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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