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WF53 APZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,222 mi
Last recorded191,222 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 APZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 191,222 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under side of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar component defective chassis mounting (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 189,711 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress 2 x headlamp covers (4.1.4 (b))

underseal not allowing full inspection of chassis/body condition

Fail 25 Oct 2022 189,698 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose 2 x front securing bolts missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded within 30 cm shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress 2 x headlamp covers (4.1.4 (b))

underseal not allowing full inspection of chassis/body condition

Pass 28 Oct 2021 187,989 miles

2 x rear suspension position sensors broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 187,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp puts reversing lamps on (4.5.4 (b))

2 x rear suspension position sensors broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 185,270 miles

Nearside Front upper and lower hub swivel ball joints worn

Pass 24 Oct 2019 182,857 miles

2 x rear suspension position censers disconected/broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 182,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

2 x rear suspension position censers disconected/broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 176,034 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Fail 1 Nov 2018 176,033 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 171,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 169,174 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear propshaft coupling deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2016 169,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear propshaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 159,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 150,377 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 140,244 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 129,850 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 118,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 107,705 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2010 107,697 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2009 102,190 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 102,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 75,976 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 48,481 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 APZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 APZ, 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 APZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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