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WG53 FNC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,006 mi
Last recorded99,006 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 99,006 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 99,006 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 92,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 92,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,708 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 83,706 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 83,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front window screen has a few stone chips

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis heavy corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,347 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 73,284 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front lower radiator support bar holed/corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,167 miles

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

lift in both nearside front ball joints

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

lift in both nearside front ball joints

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front lower shock absorber bush worn

rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Sep 2018 73,487 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front lower shock absorber bush worn

play in all 4 front ball joints

rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,687 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 67,365 miles

bump stops missing

Fail 31 Aug 2016 67,365 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

bump stops missing

Pass 26 Aug 2015 64,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,157 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 62,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,345 miles

reverse lens broken

windscreen has 2 small chip

Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,345 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

reverse lens broken

windscreen has 2 small chip

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,634 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2012 55,633 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,626 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 47,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

front brake pads low

nsr brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,754 miles

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

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

windscreen various small chips

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,916 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 30,911 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 30,911 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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WG53 FNC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WG53 FNC, 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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WG53 FNC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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