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FD53LTY
2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration FD53LTY
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 18 May 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
16 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 159,374 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,983 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 149,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,699 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen Chipped
5 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,699 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2024 5 Jun 202619 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,591 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2023 5 Jun 202619 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 138,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
6 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,176 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- both rear bump stops missing
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 136,176 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- both rear bump stops missing
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,495 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- both rear suspension bump stops missing
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front bumper sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- both rear suspension bump stops missing
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,012 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2019 5 Jun 202621 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,790 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front lower shock absorber mount starting to split
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front lower shock absorber mount starting to split
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,494 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear link pipe across body. (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
7 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel system component leaking pressure valve on back of engine. (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear link pipe across body. (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
1 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,772 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,936 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2015 5 Jun 202619 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,273 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014 5 Jun 202610 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,816 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,053 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2012 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,432 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,201 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202626 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,600 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
22 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,449 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,568 MI
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FD53LTY was registered on 2003-12-12
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