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AF53 WUE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,799 mi
Last recorded146,799 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 146,799 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 143,700 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 141,329 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 138,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 132,553 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear track rod has slight play in track rod ends

Pass 24 Nov 2018 123,972 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 123,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 117,361 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 117,361 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 109,649 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 106,069 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,307 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,920 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 87,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 83,263 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 80,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 75,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,654 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to lose shape

Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,619 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AF53 WUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 WUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF53 WUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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