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FD53LSL
2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration FD53LSL
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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129 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 245,721 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
5 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 241,151 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear light units damaged
- Coolant leak
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Differential oil leak
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 238,663 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Catalytic converter removed
- Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension airbags removed and converted to coil springs
- Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 238,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension airbags removed and converted to coil springs
- Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Catalytic converter removed
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 238,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Catalytic converter removed
- Suspension airbags removed and converted to coil springs
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 232,986 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Catalytic converter removed
- Suspension air bags removed and converted to coil springs
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 232,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Catalytic converter removed
- Suspension air bags removed and converted to coil springs
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 228,853 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Catalytic converter removed
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 suspension air bags removed and converted to coil springs.
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 228,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension air bags removed and converted to coil springs.
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Catalytic converter removed
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 224,232 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Catalytic converter has been removed.
- Rear Air bags removed and coil springs fitted.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 224,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Catalytic converter has been removed.
- Rear Air bags removed and coil springs fitted.
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 219,385 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2020 5 Jun 20269 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 213,525 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 206,224 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018 5 Jun 202610 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 198,788 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017 5 Jun 202631 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 182,311 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 178,800 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2015 5 Jun 20267 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 178,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 169,473 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2014 5 Jun 20266 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 169,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 152,069 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
2 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 139,472 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2012 5 Jun 20268 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 126,141 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2011 5 Jun 20269 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 114,485 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2010 5 Jun 20265 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 114,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
8 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 101,402 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2009 5 Jun 202617 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 82,912 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2008 5 Jun 202617 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 82,912 MI
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FD53LSL was registered on 2003-11-26
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