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MF53 WVV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

178,087 mi
Last recorded178,087 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 WVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 178,087 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg/roll bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 173,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 171,012 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 166,546 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Fail 4 Aug 2023 166,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 8 Aug 2022 159,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 152,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear out rigger

Oil leak from steering box

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 152,295 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing below abs pump (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting shock absorber mount snapped (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 149,554 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2019 141,958 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 141,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 133,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 133,369 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 113,736 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,127 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,128 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 91,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,112 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,088 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,657 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 66,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 60,187 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 51,848 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 51,197 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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MF53 WVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MF53 WVV, 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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MF53 WVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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