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WN53 NFR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,669 mi
Last recorded110,669 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 NFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 110,669 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 110,419 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,258 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 107,884 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,230 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw / bolt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 102,822 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis around top suspension airbag mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,823 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 23 Oct 2019 100,805 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety DIESEL (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 24 Oct 2018 98,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,788 miles

slight noise developing from both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,196 miles

front number plate damaged

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Oct 2016 92,196 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,006 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,893 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,010 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 73,045 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,397 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,587 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,145 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,041 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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WN53 NFR 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 90.9%.

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 WN53 NFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN53 NFR registered?

WN53 NFR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WN53 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN53 NFR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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