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WA53 VVN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,158 mi
Last recorded104,158 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 104,158 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre slight age cracking good tread

rear anti rollbar hydraulic seepage ??? pipe ;

rear chassis surface corrosion ;

Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material infront brake hose over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material infront brake hose over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

rear chassis corrosion developing n/s and o/s

Fail 8 Jun 2018 97,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material infront brake hose over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material infront brake hose over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s

rear chassis corrosion developing n/s and o/s

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear at rear -above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted ;

Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,164 miles

rear brake pipes above chassis slightly corroded

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 13 Jun 2016 83,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

rear brake pipes above chassis slightly corroded

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,185 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 77,185 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

oil leak

slight corrosion under body

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,124 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,455 miles

slight misting of power steering fluid from steering box, not failable at time of test.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,350 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 50,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,667 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,667 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,396 miles

very slight leak from steering box.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,010 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,405 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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WA53 VVN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WA53 VVN, 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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WA53 VVN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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