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WF53 NZN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,271 mi
Last recorded93,271 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 93,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear chassis surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2024 89,015 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,646 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,501 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,810 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion of steps

slight corrosion of chassis rails

Pass 19 Nov 2015 65,479 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear of the chassis corroded

wiper blades split but still clearing

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,369 miles

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

brake pipes obscured from view

general corrosion of chassis

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,974 miles

Exhaust syatem has various areas of corrosion, particly around the hangers & flandges

Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,570 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,499 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,167 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,605 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,194 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 NZN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NZN, 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 NZN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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