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AF53 WVZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

190,229 mi
Last recorded190,229 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 190,229 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 175,450 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 175,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 162,927 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 162,927 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 159,020 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 155,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 151,714 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 147,116 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 142,174 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 138,312 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 134,137 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 127,890 miles

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

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

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

o/s drag link end gaiter split

srs light on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 121,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

srs warning light illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2009 103,046 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,704 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,275 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 50,275 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Oil leak

steering box area damp

unable to see inner pads

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 WVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WVZ, 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 WVZ registered?

AF53 WVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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