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VO52 FCZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,711 mi
Last recorded126,711 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 FCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 126,711 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 Nov 2023 124,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 116,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,987 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,317 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 101,363 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 101,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,733 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,926 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 124,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 124,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,448 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 78,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,936 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,270 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,561 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 64,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 64,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,993 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,831 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,496 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 42,494 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,513 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,778 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,837 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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VO52 FCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO52 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.

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What year was VO52 FCZ registered?

VO52 FCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is VO52 FCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 FCZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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