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WJ53 FHW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

149,065 mi
Last recorded149,065 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 149,065 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

vehicles underbody slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 149,063 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust Showing Slight Corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Showing Slight Corrosion

Pass 13 May 2022 147,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2022 147,242 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected air suspension unit (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 147,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (next to ABS pump) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shocker mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective flange corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 145,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 145,892 miles

Exhaust system insecure hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight dim water in light. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body component insecure wheel arch corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective flap wont open to check seal. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear shocker mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached both rear tow bar mountings. (also body mounting) (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 142,500 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 142,500 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 138,316 miles

chassis heavily undersealed

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2018 138,297 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight engine oil leak

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2018 133,839 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 122,217 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 113,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 12 Dec 2015 113,539 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

suspension pipes corroded to and from pump

Fail 5 Dec 2015 113,527 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

suspension pipes corroded to and from pump

Pass 8 Dec 2014 110,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Dec 2014 110,207 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2013 104,861 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,980 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,352 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 84,319 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front drive shaft hub damp

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,134 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 60,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 55,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both wipers blade small tears in end

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,859 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,256 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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WJ53 FHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FHW, 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 FHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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