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WF52 EJC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,450 mi
Last recorded150,450 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 150,450 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 150,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 141,141 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 141,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

steering box damp

Pass 16 Apr 2014 134,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 126,231 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 126,231 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 121,532 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

hand brake light on dash stays on

power steering box weeping

rear doors wont open from inside

Fail 12 Mar 2012 121,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

hand brake light on dash stays on

power steering box weeping

rear doors wont open from inside

Pass 23 Feb 2011 115,130 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 115,130 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Offside and nearside rear level sensor links broken

Pass 13 Mar 2010 102,266 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 102,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 84,518 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 84,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

ADVISE bad oil leak from rear diff

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,480 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,519 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 EJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

WF52 EJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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