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AF53 WVG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,743 mi
Last recorded153,743 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 153,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,597 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 143,480 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 138,305 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 133,808 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 129,551 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 128,279 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mount rusted away

Fail 14 Dec 2018 128,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated wire broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mount rusted away

Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated air bag fraying (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 115,804 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint lift (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with tail lights (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated air bag fraying (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,887 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and light cracks on tread (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear air fraying

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Sep 2016 112,887 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and light cracks on tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Offside Rear air fraying

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,786 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2015 109,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2014 106,443 miles

Oil leak

light scratches on windscreen

small split in o/s/f wiper blade

Fail 31 Jul 2014 106,432 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

light scratches on windscreen

small split in o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 101,432 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 97,325 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 97,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake shield excessively corroded. rear passenger step excessively corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 84,962 miles

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

central stop lamp not working

rear bump stops missing

steering box leaking

windscreen washer reservoir leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,427 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 71,120 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,108 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,330 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 WVG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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