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WA53 KKP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

86,163 mi
Last recorded86,163 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 86,163 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 85,139 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,779 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,560 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 80,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,463 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,739 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 79,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,169 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,564 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 58,239 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 41,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,220 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,031 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,838 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,435 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,435 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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WA53 KKP 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 95.7%.

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 WA53 KKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA53 KKP registered?

WA53 KKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WA53 KKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 KKP shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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