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WU53 WXF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,022 mi
Last recorded215,022 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 WXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 215,022 miles

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 210,555 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 204,497 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 198,833 miles

ace piping corroded

rear discs and pads corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 189,454 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 189,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 181,332 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 181,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 173,534 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 173,534 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 166,556 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 166,552 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 159,138 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 159,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 153,521 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 153,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 146,795 miles

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 146,794 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 142,549 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 128,500 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 128,444 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,431 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 112,403 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,629 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 92,461 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 77,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 61,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,566 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,132 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 38,236 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 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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