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WK53 FWR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,416 mi
Last recorded164,416 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 FWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 164,416 miles

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

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

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

the hand brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,536 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 106,527 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 102,880 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 102,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,606 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 81,754 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,535 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,466 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,776 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,037 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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WK53 FWR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WK53 FWR, 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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What year was WK53 FWR registered?

WK53 FWR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is WK53 FWR safe to buy?

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