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DG53 WLL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

196,813 mi
Last recorded196,813 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 196,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 190,847 miles

n/s headlight dull in operation

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight staining to o/s/r brake back plate poss hub seal

Fail 15 Aug 2017 190,831 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of engine (7.2.3)

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

n/s headlight dull in operation

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight staining to o/s/r brake back plate poss hub seal

Pass 12 Aug 2016 174,131 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 161,905 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 158,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 153,035 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 146,008 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 136,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 126,796 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 111,572 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 89,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,598 miles

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

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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DG53 WLL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DG53 WLL, 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 DG53 WLL registered?

DG53 WLL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DG53 WLL safe to buy?

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