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MF53 WWA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,045 mi
Last recorded124,045 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 124,045 miles

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

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

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

power steering pipes corroded slightly

slight dampness under steering box

slight stiffness in steering when turning lock to lock

under side corroded slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2020 123,302 miles

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

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

slight dampness under steering box

slight stiffness in steering when turning lock to lock

Pass 15 Nov 2019 123,062 miles

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

slight dampness under steering box

slight stiffness in steering when lock to lock

Fail 15 Nov 2019 123,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

osf and nsf headlamps deteriorated slightly

slight dampness under steering box

slight stiffness in steering when lock to lock

Pass 16 Nov 2018 120,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,331 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,644 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 110,899 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 110,899 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 107,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 101,755 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,320 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,010 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 84,001 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,445 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,373 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 WWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WWA, 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 MF53 WWA registered?

MF53 WWA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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