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FY52 WFX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,702 mi
Last recorded149,702 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 WFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 149,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 139,937 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Entire chassis covered in surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 139,935 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Entire chassis covered in surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 137,825 miles

Both rear disc back plates corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner door shut/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Reverse light inoperative

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box wet but not dripping at the time of MOT (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 137,820 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (Joining To O/S Flexi Going Over Axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both Fuel Pipes (Near Tank, Front To Rear) Heavily Corroded

Diff Oil Leak

Engine Oil Leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Cross Member Heavily Corroded

Gearbox Oil Leak

High Level Brake Light Not Working

Nearside Front Upper Arch Area Heavily Corroded (Near ABS Pump)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower Bush Detaching (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake Backing Plate Heavily Corroded

Steering Box Oil Leak

Pass 4 Jul 2019 136,208 miles

Chassis is corroded

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering box wet

Fail 2 Jul 2019 136,205 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Chassis is corroded

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering box wet

Pass 23 Aug 2017 126,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 123,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 121,360 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 121,358 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 119,537 miles

ACE fluid level on minimum

ACE system leaking

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded but can not be assessed properly

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded but can not be assessed properly

Fail 31 Mar 2014 119,523 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 117,596 miles

O/S/F/INNER/STEP/CORRODDED

Fail 14 Mar 2013 117,424 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

O/S/INNER/STEP/CORRODED

Pass 20 Mar 2012 112,248 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,999 miles

slight weep of fluid from steering box lower seal

Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,743 miles

n/s front tyre 1.6-2mm tread depth. o/s front tyre 2-3mm tread depth in centre of tread area

Fail 31 Mar 2009 80,328 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear disc pads wearing down

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,328 miles

n/s & o/s rear disc pads wearing down

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,948 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 68,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

The front brake pads appear to be worn low.

The near side front shock absorber lower mounting bush is in poor condition.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,066 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 58,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

axle oil leak on n/s rear

Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,365 miles

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

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

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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FY52 WFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY52 WFX, 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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FY52 WFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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