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BK53 WCJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,006 mi
Last recorded90,006 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 90,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step. (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 78,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears. (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in windscreen

underside off vehicle dirty

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,789 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play steering system

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,932 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,294 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,496 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 50,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,291 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside coated in mud

Fail 22 Sep 2009 44,291 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside coated in mud

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,407 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise power steering box slight leak from seal

both rear and off side front bump stops missing

front wiper blades split

off side lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,407 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise power steering box slight leak from seal

both rear and off side front bump stops missing

front wiper blades split

off side lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,572 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,462 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 27,455 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BK53 WCJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK53 WCJ, 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 BK53 WCJ registered?

BK53 WCJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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