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MF53 WVW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,376 mi
Last recorded104,376 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 WVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 104,376 miles

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

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

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

SIDE STEPS CORRODED

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 102,642 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

SIDE STEPS CORRODED

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,128 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside body work damage

modified for off-road use

Pass 1 Dec 2022 89,108 miles

Nearside Front accident damage

Pass 29 Jul 2021 85,964 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 84,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,638 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 83,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,023 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 81,023 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,426 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,197 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,085 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 71,085 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 68,783 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,496 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 66,496 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,736 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,524 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,721 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 29,592 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil loss from rear diff pinion

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 WVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 MF53 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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