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WU53 KFT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,009 mi
Last recorded97,009 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 KFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,009 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 97,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,308 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 90,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,802 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 86,800 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour LENS HOLED (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end loose IN ADJUSTER TUBE (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,914 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 82,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Emissions not tested fuel leak (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,857 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,840 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 77,840 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,310 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 76,308 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,331 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,008 miles

advise front brakes 10% out of balance

advise unable to see brake pads clearly

Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,004 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

advise unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 9 Dec 2010 65,778 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,567 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,767 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 52,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,823 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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WU53 KFT 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 62.5%.

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 WU53 KFT, 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 WU53 KFT registered?

WU53 KFT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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