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AF53 WUM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

188,782 mi
Last recorded188,782 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 188,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 179,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 171,725 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 163,057 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 155,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 150,649 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 140,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,513 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 113,442 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,978 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 98,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,729 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,659 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,611 miles

slight leak from power steering box n/s/f cv gaiter perishing

Fail 16 Apr 2010 74,018 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight power steering fluid leak from steering box

Pass 16 Apr 2010 74,018 miles

Slight power steering fluid leak from steering box

Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,279 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 65,279 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,245 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,440 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 WUM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 WUM registered?

AF53 WUM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 WUM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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