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WF53 OAB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,053 mi
Last recorded179,053 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2022 179,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached CHASSIS / SHOCKABSORBER BRACKET CORRODED / DETACHED (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens' slightly faded / deteriorated

Surface corrosion rear chassis members &c..

Pass 25 Oct 2021 175,487 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 175,487 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 169,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 159,440 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of the vehicle is in a dirty condition

Pass 11 Oct 2018 147,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp full of moisture

Slight oil leak

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2018 147,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp full of moisture

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 136,341 miles

corrosion in chassis

Fail 14 Sep 2017 136,201 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in chassis

Pass 13 Sep 2016 126,483 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 116,031 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal at steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 115,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,921 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 103,921 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,744 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,390 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,477 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,883 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 51,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,962 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 39,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,654 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,549 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,511 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 OAB 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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

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

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