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AF53 WVA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,864 mi
Last recorded109,864 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 109,864 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 109,861 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively anti roll system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 108,035 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 108,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,392 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 105,392 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 96,330 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 94,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 94,730 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 92,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,884 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped and creeping (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 71,599 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped and creeping (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,226 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 64,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,707 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 58,707 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,381 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 47,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,538 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,822 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,798 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 39,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,996 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 34,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,492 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,765 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 WVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

AF53 WVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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