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WJ53 FHR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,805 mi
Last recorded192,805 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 192,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 192,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis has hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 192,472 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 187,113 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 187,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 175,011 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 175,011 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 152,776 miles

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

all rear chassis have surface rust

Fail 14 Apr 2015 152,776 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all rear chassis have surface rust

Pass 6 Oct 2014 151,122 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 139,880 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 122,592 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 104,714 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 104,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,353 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 82,349 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,870 miles

exhaust emissions only just below max limit for turbo charged engine

offside reverse lens cracked

only 1 horn working

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,640 miles

emissions only just below max level

Pass 14 Sep 2007 63,208 miles

Added fuel additive to enable vehicle to pass the smoke test.

Fail 13 Sep 2007 63,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front diff leaking oil

Front wipers in poor condition

No high level stop light

Oil leaking from turbo hose

Slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,174 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 54,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Off side rear brake is binding slightly

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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WJ53 FHR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJ53 FHR, 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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WJ53 FHR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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