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SG53 WKW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,688 mi
Last recorded68,688 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 WKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest forward radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Watts linkage bushes slightly worn

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 61,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 61,057 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking diesel filter head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 56,901 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 56,717 miles

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

wheel nuts

Pass 21 Sep 2022 53,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,245 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 53,227 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr at spring sopport (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,268 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 49,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,764 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,198 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 45,198 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,309 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,662 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,946 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,410 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 33,409 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,688 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 29,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,541 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,071 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,939 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,326 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,765 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 8,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WKW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG53 WKW, 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 WKW registered?

SG53 WKW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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