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DG53 WNN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

192,914 mi
Last recorded192,914 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 192,914 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Transverse link arms on centre mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper support corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area on wheel arch to inner wing under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 183,256 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only half working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter is corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear of chassis is corroded from axle back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 166,348 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 165,287 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 165,287 miles

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear damaged rubbed through by plastic pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 162,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 158,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 153,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 146,884 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 141,141 miles

rear anti roll bar damper leaking not excessive

Pass 14 Oct 2013 136,209 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 136,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 129,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 113,133 miles

Front Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Unable to check washers - water frozen

Fail 21 Dec 2010 113,133 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Unable to check washers - water frozen

Pass 14 Dec 2009 95,069 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 94,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,740 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 78,706 miles

Front Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,357 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,876 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 WNN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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