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WV53 HFF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,086 mi
Last recorded43,086 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 HFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 43,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 42,150 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 41,926 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 41,239 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 40,510 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,875 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,550 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 34,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,525 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 34,525 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,490 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,757 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,446 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,910 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,874 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,587 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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WV53 HFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WV53 HFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV53 HFF registered?

WV53 HFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WV53 HFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 HFF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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