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MW53 VFM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,304 mi
Last recorded158,304 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 VFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 158,304 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 152,074 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 152,071 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 143,228 miles

Steering pump damp with oil

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Small chip in windscreen out side zone `A`

Pass 29 Mar 2023 142,038 miles

Front slight play detected in steering/suspension

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

engine bay covers and under r covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Mar 2023 142,038 miles

Front slight play detected in steering/suspension

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine bay covers and under r covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2022 136,813 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

chip in screen

Fail 21 Mar 2022 136,812 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

chip in screen

Pass 31 Mar 2021 130,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 126,402 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 126,399 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle oil seal leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,586 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 115,596 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 109,326 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,047 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 90,841 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,420 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,322 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,086 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,274 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,148 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,736 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,345 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,354 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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MW53 VFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW53 VFM, 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 MW53 VFM registered?

MW53 VFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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