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WF52 FHZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,233 mi
Last recorded99,233 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre low on pressure.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear active roll system pipes corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2016 99,233 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre low on pressure.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.71mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 85,204 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 83,689 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 80,752 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,519 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 71,288 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,612 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 800,612 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 800,612 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 44,314 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,137 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,825 miles

nail in tyre

oil leak

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 FHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WF52 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

WF52 FHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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