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FD53PFU
2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration FD53PFU
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
6 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 96,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,355 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,382 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
9 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,229 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2023 5 Jun 202622 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 79,979 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022 5 Jun 202620 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,767 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,455 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020 5 Jun 202619 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,757 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,617 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
14 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,094 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Slight fuel weep from pressure regulator unit
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front-to-rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
14 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,094 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Slight fuel weep from pressure regulator unit
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front-to-rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
17 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,890 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Slight weep from fuel pressue regulator
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front-to-rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
13 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,163 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
13 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,809 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,025 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
9 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,794 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012 5 Jun 20269 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,794 MI
5 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,913 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011 5 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,318 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,171 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,864 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202628 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,864 MI
5 Jun 202620 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,704 MI
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FD53PFU was registered on 2003-11-29
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