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WF53 APX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

148,618 mi
Last recorded148,618 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 148,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (Front & Rear) - covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/R & O/S/R - Trailing Arms, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition: Corroded & covered in grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 148,618 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (Front & Rear) - covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/R & O/S/R - Trailing Arms, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition: Corroded & covered in grease (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 146,164 miles

oil leak

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2023 129,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 121,363 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 121,345 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 118,951 miles

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

chassis corroded

engine oil well above maximum level

Fail 15 Sep 2021 118,943 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded

engine oil well above maximum level

Pass 28 Sep 2020 117,002 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 116,996 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Chassis corroded

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,864 miles

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

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

rear of chassis corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 102,138 miles

Corrosion to chassis, mainly rear

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 102,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Corrosion to chassis, mainly rear

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,189 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 95,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis top s/a mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,259 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 80,606 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lowerrubber bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,300 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 65,300 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,864 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush deteriorating

o/s/f shock absorber lower bush deteriorating

Fail 15 Sep 2011 48,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,780 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 40,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,687 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,426 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,743 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 APX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 APX, 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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WF53 APX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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