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LD53 WWF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,775 mi
Last recorded127,775 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 WWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 127,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop is missing

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 127,774 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop is missing

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 127,605 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 122,263 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,863 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced radiator panel corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

unable to check brake wear correctly due to type of road wheel

Fail 19 Jun 2023 118,861 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed with then seat in the folded position (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Radiator mounting corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear unable to check seatbelt due to seat jammed in folded position

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

Unable to check brake pad wear due to type of wheel advise wheels removed to check brake pads correctly

Pass 13 Jun 2022 115,058 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 109,641 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 109,640 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not release (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. cause is the centre seat belt will not release (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive front axle drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 108,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission tyre , brake caliper and suspension contaminated with transmission oil due to driveshaft seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 104,853 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 SMALL CHIPS ON SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 26 May 2018 99,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,370 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,527 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 86,527 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,308 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,132 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 72,427 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,394 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,077 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,938 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 44,198 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 44,198 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,857 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,410 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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LD53 WWF 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 LD53 WWF, 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 LD53 WWF registered?

LD53 WWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LD53 WWF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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