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WR53 VFU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

326,822 mi
Last recorded326,822 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 326,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering main chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear bump stops missing

front wiper assembly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2016 312,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper assembly worn

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Jul 2016 312,131 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and excessive play (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front wiper assembly worn

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear bump stops missing

Traction control and handbrake light on

Pass 16 Nov 2015 298,426 miles

Rear near side and offside bump stops missing.

handbrake warning light on.

rear bumper insecure

traction control light on

Fail 5 Nov 2015 298,350 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear near side and offside bump stops missing.

handbrake warning light on.

rear bumper insecure

traction control light on

Pass 19 Nov 2014 277,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 17 Nov 2014 277,236 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 27 Nov 2013 249,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 249,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 231,288 miles

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 231,286 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 206,410 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing ( Not applicable to MOT Test)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 206,408 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 173,395 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs slighty worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 173,395 miles

front discs slighty worn

Fail 25 Nov 2009 148,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 148,594 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 136,252 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 136,252 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear bump stop missing.

front brake pads aprox 4mm thickness.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 110,994 miles

offside rear axle hub seal appears to be leaking, but not contaminated brake pads.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 83,547 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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WR53 VFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WR53 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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WR53 VFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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