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Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue under vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front and rear track rods. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis slightly corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass. (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on underside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on underside of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ace piping corroded
rear discs and pads corroded
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
TC lamp illuminated
Central Front Lower Bumper cross-member tube corroded
Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle bump stop missing
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Axle pivot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Axle pivot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Axle bump stop missing
Rear 'ACE' level sensor connecting rods deteriorated
Rear Exhaust union flange and fixings heavily corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Spare wheel holder stud corroded off
Central Front Lower Bumper cross-member tube corroded
Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle bump stop missing
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Axle pivot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Axle pivot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Axle bump stop missing
Rear 'ACE' level sensor connecting rods deteriorated
Rear Exhaust union flange and fixings heavily corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Spare wheel holder stud corroded off
Central Front Lower Cross-member corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Ball joint play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Reverse light lens cracked
Brake performance not tested Brakes failed during test (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Won't release under load (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside being slowest to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Cross-member corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle steering pivot point (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Reverse light lens cracked
Rear Step arm and step corroded
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Step corroded and holed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Step corroded and holed
Offside Lower Electronic stability hydraulic pump has slight leak from a seal
Offside Rear axle rubber bump stop missing
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear step corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Electronic stability hydraulic pump has slight leak from a seal
Offside Rear axle rubber bump stop missing
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear step corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WU53 WXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WXF, 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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WU53 WXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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