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DG53 WNK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

152,595 mi
Last recorded152,595 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 152,595 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 149,495 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 149,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 147,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 142,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner wheel arches showing signs or corrosion

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2019 142,992 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner wheel arches showing signs or corrosion

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2019 140,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2019 140,628 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2018 129,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 129,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 121,499 miles

wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,268 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,199 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,927 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 76,430 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,726 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 74,704 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,665 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,664 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 66,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,514 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 39,514 miles

Nearside Track rod 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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DG53 WNK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DG53 WNK, 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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DG53 WNK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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