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FN53 WWJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,174 mi
Last recorded102,174 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 WWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 102,174 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 102,152 miles

slight leak from fuel pressure regulator

wiper blades splitting

Pass 3 Aug 2019 100,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,829 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,206 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,510 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 91,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,177 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,715 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 80,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,829 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,525 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,335 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,260 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 48,259 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,864 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,324 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,343 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 24,343 miles

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

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 WWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WWJ, 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 FN53 WWJ registered?

FN53 WWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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