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WM53 MJU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,182 mi
Last recorded154,182 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 MJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 154,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 147,569 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 147,569 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 141,273 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 135,977 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split.

rear number plate water/dirt ingress.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 135,974 miles

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

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split.

rear number plate water/dirt ingress.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 125,836 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 125,835 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 113,653 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 89,812 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 89,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,267 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 84,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,206 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 76,206 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 64,551 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 52,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,424 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,450 miles

o/s front tyre on 2mm tread on inner edge

oil around stearing box area

Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,021 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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WM53 MJU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WM53 MJU, 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 WM53 MJU registered?

WM53 MJU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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