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WF53 FME

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,933 mi
Last recorded89,933 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 89,933 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,384 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 65,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,985 miles

slight oil leak evident from under vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2010 44,985 miles

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

slight oil leak evident from under vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2009 39,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,230 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,595 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 34,595 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,500 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 29,500 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,033 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 FME is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FME, 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 FME registered?

WF53 FME is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is WF53 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 FME shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF53 FME have outstanding finance?

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