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WU53 WXL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,332 mi
Last recorded75,332 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 75,332 miles

Nearside rear mud flap loose

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,495 miles

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 73,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 73,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to un stow rear most seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to un stow rear most seat (7.1.2 (c))

front wiper blade efficiency poor

off side headlamp lens deteriorated/beam image poor

off side rear mud flap insecure

off side rear tyre under inflated

possible off side front indicator fault (bulb?)

rear door step rusty

rear wiper blade split

steering box leaking fluid

Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,569 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 70,356 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 70,356 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (x2) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,022 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,847 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 66,845 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,570 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 64,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 60,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,711 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,479 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,649 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,363 miles

window screen chiped

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,304 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,363 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,917 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

front wipers split

Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,421 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,739 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,471 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 17,185 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 WXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU53 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

WU53 WXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is WU53 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 WXL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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