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WF53 AOT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,775 mi
Last recorded109,775 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 AOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 109,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 109,764 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +cracked on tread circumference (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cracked on tread circumference (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on tread circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 108,393 miles

ACE system fluid reservoir empty because rear pipes are corroded and leaking, also warning light does not illuminate

Offside lower swivel joint cover split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear frame rails/ outriggers/body mounts starting to corrode

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 108,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Through cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ACE system fluid reservoir empty because rear pipes are corroded and leaking, also warning light does not illuminate

Offside lower swivel joint cover split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear frame rails/ outriggers/body mounts starting to corrode

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 106,775 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 104,795 miles

Cut in nearside rear trye

Lower swivel joint covers split and slight wear in joints

Rear chassis rails corroded

Some judder on front brakes

Fail 14 Nov 2017 104,792 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking On engine somewhere (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Cut in nearside rear trye

Lower swivel joint covers split and slight wear in joints

Rear chassis rails corroded

Some judder on front brakes

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,081 miles

Front swivel joint covers split

Slight ooze of fluid from steering pump

Fail 23 Nov 2016 102,059 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front swivel joint covers split

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

Slight ooze of fluid from steering pump

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,900 miles

Lower front swivel joint covers split

Ooze of fluid from steering pump

Slight wear/play in offside track road end

Fail 25 Nov 2015 99,900 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Lower front swivel joint covers split

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread and worn on edges

Ooze of fluid from steering pump

Slight wear/play in offside track road end

Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,673 miles

Front & rear brake hose ferrules starting to get a little corroded

Front swivel pin covers split

Rear hydraulic suspension pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,871 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 91,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,535 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 71,952 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 59,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,276 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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WF53 AOT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF53 AOT, 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 WF53 AOT registered?

WF53 AOT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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