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WF53 FNC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

105,381 mi
Last recorded105,381 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 105,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear under sill /end of sill

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 102,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 101,316 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 100,270 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 98,152 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,332 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 95,879 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,738 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed reducing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,025 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed limiting full inspection of chassis

Pass 10 Jun 2017 89,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 86,230 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 81,854 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 71,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 67,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 59,297 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 59,297 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,011 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,086 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,475 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 FNC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

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

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The MOT history for WF53 FNC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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