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FN53 WXF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,883 mi
Last recorded178,883 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 178,883 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 178,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 178,269 miles

under body oiled to protect but can not see clearly

Pass 9 Sep 2022 174,134 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm rear most bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm front most bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm front most bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm rear most bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 168,433 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 163,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

center brake light inoperative

Pass 11 Sep 2019 158,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded recommend replacing before further deterioration (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded recommend replacing before further deterioration (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported o/s/r from flexi across chassis poorly secured recommend improving pipe security (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 151,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 144,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 144,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

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

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 139,441 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,436 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,436 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 126,965 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 126,965 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 116,455 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 107,806 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 107,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,540 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 70,752 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,988 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 58,632 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,709 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,217 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 35,217 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

FN53 WXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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