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DG53 WLV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,331 mi
Last recorded110,331 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 110,331 miles

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 22 Oct 2024 105,877 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 93,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,146 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on chassis under vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2020 87,388 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,427 miles

Exhaust flanges excessively corroded

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

reverse lamps inop

Fail 19 Feb 2018 77,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Exhaust flanges excessively corroded

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

reverse lamps inop

Pass 11 Feb 2017 70,117 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,475 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,814 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,707 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 47,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,346 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,127 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,289 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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DG53 WLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DG53 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

DG53 WLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is DG53 WLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 WLV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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