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WF52 DCE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 DCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 173,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 162,237 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 152,938 miles
Fail 1 May 2018

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 143,886 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 136,614 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 136,569 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 136,569 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2015 133,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 130,664 miles

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

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

bump stops missing

corrosion to suspension pipes

no rear seats fitted at test

rear brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion tow bar mount area

slight inbalance front brakes

Fail 5 Feb 2014 130,654 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion to suspension pipes

no rear seats fitted at test

rear brake pads wearing low

rear door stuck closed

slight corrosion tow bar mount area

Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,546 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 114,609 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 114,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

brake waining lamp on

Pass 23 Dec 2010 102,168 miles

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

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

under side dirty

Fail 21 Dec 2010 102,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

under side dirty

Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,288 miles

dammage to dody anf bonnett, temp repair to sharp edges

Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,438 miles

damage to n/s horn swich

slight leak diesel filter

Pass 31 May 2007 64,639 miles

oil leak on nearside rear hub

Pass 2 Jun 2006 56,429 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,648 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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WF52 DCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF52 DCE, 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 WF52 DCE registered?

WF52 DCE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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