MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chassis has general corrosion.
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Chassis has general corrosion.
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Hub leaking oil
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Coolant level low
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r and o/s/r chassis legs corroding
o/s wiper blade
o/s/f tyre scrubbed inside edge
chassis heavily coroded at rear
front number plate split
rear brakes fluctuating
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
chassis heavily coroded at rear
front number plate split
rear brakes fluctuating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak on o/s/r hub
rear o/s and n/s chassis legs corroding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WU53 WZM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 WZM, 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 WZM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 October 2003.
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