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DG53 WLZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,096 mi
Last recorded126,096 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 126,096 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 124,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play to drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 124,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play to drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,617 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 119,529 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis rail badly corroded mid/rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis rail corroded mid/rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,981 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,560 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 109,486 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,727 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,067 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,122 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 89,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 80,288 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,087 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,277 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 67,710 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 WLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

DG53 WLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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