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VU53 WUJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

179,377 mi
Last recorded179,377 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 WUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 179,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

centre chassis corroded and thin in places

front hydraulic ram seepage

rear axle watts link lower bush worn

Fail 15 Jan 2026 179,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/wheel arch in engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and centre outrigger by rear suspension radius arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch in engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis in web of outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

centre chassis corroded and thin in places

front anti-roll system ram leaking and pipes badly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 167,840 miles

Anti roll bar hydraulic system rams damp and front to rear pipes corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion to rear chassis and outriggers

Pass 17 Jan 2024 156,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 156,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

water in o/s/r light unit

Pass 7 Dec 2022 145,296 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 135,270 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear hydraulic units leaking

Fail 1 Dec 2021 135,268 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play off steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear hydraulic units leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2020 123,319 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear anti roll bar hydraulic units weeping

Pass 21 Dec 2019 116,166 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 113,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,572 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,760 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drop arm ball joint and drag link end ball joint have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

steering lock not working

Fail 8 Dec 2016 96,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drop arm ball joint and drag link end ball joint have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

steering lock not working

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,024 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 90,008 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,162 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,637 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 76,637 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 70,182 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 62,577 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 55,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,219 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 43,655 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,267 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,971 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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VU53 WUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 VU53 WUJ, 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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VU53 WUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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