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BK53 WCM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,620 mi
Last recorded52,620 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2025 52,620 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 52,409 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 51,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,718 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Front discs worn.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 46,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,522 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 44,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 41,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,549 miles

all tyres cracking (Advise renew)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,314 miles

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

nearside front tyre has surface cracks

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,620 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,388 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,480 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,412 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,853 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,361 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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BK53 WCM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK53 WCM, 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 WCM registered?

BK53 WCM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BK53 WCM safe to buy?

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