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MF53 WXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

200,802 mi
Last recorded200,802 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 200,802 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 195,343 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 171,769 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 140,400 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 120,887 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 112,373 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 105,327 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 168,891 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 96,610 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 96,610 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,709 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 86,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

high stop light inoperative

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,518 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 67,034 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 50,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,013 miles

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

Oil leak

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 WXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

MF53 WXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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