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WF53 SZO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,790 mi
Last recorded161,790 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 SZO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 161,790 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 161,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 152,253 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General Under Body Corrosion

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 149,084 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

multiple areas of corrosion (chassis and components )

Pass 20 Feb 2023 145,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 140,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,470 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 132,948 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 125,424 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 125,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear hub seal slightly oil coated

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel flap door loose

Fail 25 Oct 2017 118,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear hub seal slightly oil coated

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel flap door loose

Pass 27 Oct 2016 110,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower drop link ball joint rubber perished

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f front track rod end has slight play.

Nearside Rear n/s/r chassis corroded

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre side wall cracking.

Offside Front Lower drop link ball joint rubber perished.

Offside Rear o/s/r chassis corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 110,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower drop link ball joint rubber perished

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f front track rod end has slight play.

Nearside Rear n/s/r chassis corroded

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre side wall cracking.

Offside Front Lower drop link ball joint rubber perished.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split open. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear o/s/r chassis corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,289 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,504 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,730 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,267 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 74,566 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 74,545 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2009 66,502 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 80,446 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 70,586 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,313 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 SZO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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