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WF53 BEY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,292 mi
Last recorded98,292 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 BEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 98,292 miles

Both rear bump stops leaking

Front cross member corroded

General underbody/chassis corrosion

Nearside Rear Indicator lamp cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipework corroded

Rear Diff leaking

Fail 15 Nov 2023 98,266 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis, at shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis, at shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

General underbody/chassis corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension pipework corroded (A.C.E.)

Pass 11 Nov 2022 90,464 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 90,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 83,639 miles

Rear chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 15 May 2020 80,951 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 78,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 73,913 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 71,662 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,558 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 67,502 miles

Front balljoint boots perished.

Pass 22 May 2014 64,636 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 20 May 2014 64,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 15 May 2013 60,642 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 58,658 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 57,103 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slight pitting

Pass 26 May 2010 55,156 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 52,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 52,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,121 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wall cut

spare tyre below 1.6 mm on iner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,036 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 BEY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WF53 BEY, 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 BEY registered?

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

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