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FN53 WVL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

162,326 mi
Last recorded162,326 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 WVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 162,326 miles

Main chassis corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 157,100 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Flitches both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 148,460 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 147,326 miles

Front Removable cross member severely corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Nearside and offside air bags deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 146,467 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Removable cross member between front chassis rail has major corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Rear air bags are deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Majority of chassis has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 146,467 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Removable cross member between front chassis rail has major corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Rear air bags are deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Majority of chassis has light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 145,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 145,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 142,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 137,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,431 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 131,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 125,094 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 125,087 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 117,435 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 11,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 105,327 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,121 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 103,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 88,137 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,619 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,586 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,582 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,070 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 44,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FN53 WVL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FN53 WVL, 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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FN53 WVL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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