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SG53 WKE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

134,267 mi
Last recorded134,267 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 WKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 134,267 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 133,340 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 132,511 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 132,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 131,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 129,706 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 129,698 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 127,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing has slight corrosion not a prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2020 125,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 122,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 122,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassis corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 122,416 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassis corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 121,901 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 121,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 117,843 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 117,843 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 115,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 114,264 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 106,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 93,290 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 93,237 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 77,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 61,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,317 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 46,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,664 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,489 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,462 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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SG53 WKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 SG53 WKE, 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 SG53 WKE registered?

SG53 WKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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