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FD53BDV
2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration FD53BDV
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expired 07 Mar 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
18
Passes
2
Failures
90%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
25 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,801 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
16 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,134 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 167,718 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,042 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 156,683 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,991 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
10 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension pipe leaking Above rear diff (5.3.5 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,230 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
4 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 144,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
6 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 139,917 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2018 5 Jun 20267 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,315 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017 5 Jun 202617 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,301 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2016 5 Jun 20265 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 132,372 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 121,531 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2013 5 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 112,031 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2012 5 Jun 20266 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 108,141 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2011 5 Jun 202613 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 167,964 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2010 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 96,789 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 80,456 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2008 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 69,939 MI
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FD53BDV was registered on 2003-10-31
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