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FP53 WGX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,997 mi
Last recorded128,997 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 128,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 126,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 123,329 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 123,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch ABS pump location (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 119,782 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 119,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 115,999 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,884 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 108,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,397 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of coolant leak

Fail 14 Nov 2018 103,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of coolant leak

Pass 6 Dec 2017 99,070 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,249 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 86,886 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

third row seats stowed at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2015 86,886 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

third row seats stowed at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,632 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 79,632 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,781 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 10 Dec 2010 52,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,389 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 46,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,955 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,920 miles

ADVISE oil leak from engine area

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,715 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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FP53 WGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 FP53 WGX, 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 FP53 WGX registered?

FP53 WGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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