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WF53 OAP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,468 mi
Last recorded122,468 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 OAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,468 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 116,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 108,145 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 105,761 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 105,760 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 105,732 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal leaking over disc (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 103,708 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 103,707 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (2.4.A.3)

extensive corrosion throughout the vehicle

fuel tank strap broken

Fail 11 Jul 2017 98,908 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,809 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint connected to steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,023 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 74,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,957 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 69,262 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 69,262 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,611 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,487 miles

slight misting of fluid nsr wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,589 miles

Leak from fuel regulator area

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 48,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Leak from fuel regulator area

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OAP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

WF53 OAP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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