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AF53 WUT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,731 mi
Last recorded136,731 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 136,731 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 136,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 135,976 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 135,972 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 135,441 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 133,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 131,099 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 128,031 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 123,747 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 118,340 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 118,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 112,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 109,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 102,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,411 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,334 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 73,334 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,672 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres surface cracking in areas

Fail 29 Aug 2007 63,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres surface cracking in areas

Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,223 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 WUT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WUT, 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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What year was AF53 WUT registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF53 WUT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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