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FN53 WWV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,922 mi
Last recorded115,922 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 115,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 113,461 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 108,238 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 102,246 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,104 miles

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

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,407 miles

Nearside Front wheel well excessive corrosion (engine bay )

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel well corroded (engine bay )

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded at joints

Fail 3 Nov 2017 89,407 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel well excessive corrosion (engine bay )

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel well corroded (engine bay )

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,482 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

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

Front power steering pipes x2 slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front lower/ upper suspension ball joints have slight play

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lower / upper suspension ball joints have slight play

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear ACE suspension pipes corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 84,482 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Front-Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS unit - Brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively chafed Front-Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake performance not tested not tested- hydraulic fluid leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking b-PIPE NUT - ABS unit - B-hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Chassis slightly corroded

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

Front power steering pipes x2 slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front-rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front lower/ upper suspension ball joints have slight play

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front lower / upper suspension ball joints have slight play

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear ACE suspension pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 77,211 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,424 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp inoperative

chip in top of windscreen nearside

Fail 24 Feb 2015 74,424 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp inoperative

emissions not tested due to fuel leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 67,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,962 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,358 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,060 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,036 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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FN53 WWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WWV, 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 WWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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