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PO53 WLL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

117,884 mi
Last recorded117,884 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 WLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 117,884 miles

vehicle presented for test undersealed, visual inspection impaired

Pass 15 Sep 2025 114,644 miles

vehicle presented for test undersealed, visual inspecion impaired

Pass 3 Sep 2024 110,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 106,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

radiator cross member getting corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 102,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 102,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,608 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated at hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle bump stop deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming down rear of engine above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,553 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,629 miles

emissions to weak to record

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,881 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,621 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,075 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,638 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,990 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,273 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 34,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,138 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,340 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,988 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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PO53 WLL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PO53 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 PO53 WLL registered?

PO53 WLL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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