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WK53 VFU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,606 mi
Last recorded171,606 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 VFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 171,606 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 171,606 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 167,444 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 167,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 161,946 miles

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

rear 1/4 chassis has been replaced

Fail 7 Aug 2017 161,849 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in red (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in red (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 150,128 miles

Damp around PAS box

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 137,067 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 136,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Damp around PAS box

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 118,281 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 106,744 miles

Oil leak

both wiper blads split on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2013 106,741 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

both wiper blads split on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,707 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Clutch pedal rubber insecure/worn

Front wiper linkage slack

Headlamp washer jets inop

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak from underneath engine area, diagnosis required

Rear differential pinion seal leaking

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,298 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 87,298 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,078 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking on inside walls but not showing cords

Fail 27 Jul 2010 77,078 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking on inside walls but not showing cords

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,912 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 61,037 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,988 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 60,889 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,791 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 50,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear no.plate delaminating

Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,466 miles

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

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 VFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WK53 VFU, 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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WK53 VFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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