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WF53 TFZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,818 mi
Last recorded146,818 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,818 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 144,210 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 135,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 120,464 miles

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

Fuel filter damp

Pass 7 Jun 2018 105,171 miles

Front diff leaking

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

Pass 19 May 2017 96,184 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 87,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,896 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 79,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 72,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 72,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,997 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,379 miles

Centre Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,195 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,277 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,015 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,521 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 34,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,513 miles

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

no brake test carried out due to rears been metal to metal

Fail 26 Nov 2007 29,513 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

no brake test carried out due to rears been metal to metal

Pass 27 Nov 2006 24,230 miles

both front tyres nearly on legal limit

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 TFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TFZ, 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 TFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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