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VE53 FXO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,657 mi
Last recorded47,657 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2025 47,657 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 44,130 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 40,691 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 37,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 34,717 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 32,872 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 29,737 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 25,533 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,345 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,437 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,460 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,343 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 16,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,131 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,192 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,036 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 8,254 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 6,400 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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VE53 FXO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 VE53 FXO, 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

How do I check the history of VE53 FXO?

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What year was VE53 FXO registered?

VE53 FXO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is VE53 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 FXO shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE53 FXO have outstanding finance?

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