MOT Status
ValidMileage
179,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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))
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
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))
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
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
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
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chip in windscreen
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
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
oil leak
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
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VU53 WUJ?
You can check the full history of VU53 WUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VU53 WUJ registered?
VU53 WUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is VU53 WUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU53 WUJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VU53 WUJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU53 WUJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.