Ha! Whenever anyone says that 'it is clearly stated' it is almost always bollocks, and this is no exception. Yes it is stated, but clearly - my arse. It's buried in LASORS and the wording 'This training flight may be replaced by any other proficiency check or skill test for an instrument, class or type rating with a JAA qualified examiner...' would seem to imply that the FI flight test, or pre-entry test, will not qualify as it is not an instrument, class or type rating. As I say if the FIE signs it off as a training flight then fine, but otherwise.....
As for the second part of your question, redout, no you are not exempt, but see my previous post if you have done any other flight tests in the meantime.