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WA53 WZL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,357 mi
Last recorded138,357 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 138,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 129,924 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 129,563 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near upper shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 125,618 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 122,323 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 121,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,020 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 109,579 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,211 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 100,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 7 Dec 2018 96,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,894 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear some surface corrosion on chassis areas

very slight play in drop arm drag link ball joint

Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded soon requires attention (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc has slight corrosion

Offside Front suspension link ball joint gaiter deteriorating

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

some corrosion on rear suspension pipes

some signs of oil leakage engine bay area

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,634 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,400 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 76,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,558 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,983 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,112 miles

both front brake discs worn

front wiper bladses deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,303 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsr bumpstop missing

Fail 27 Aug 2010 48,303 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsr bumpstop missing

Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,928 miles

Couldn't test 6th and 7th seats/seat belts as seats were collapsed and boot full

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F wiper blade split but still clearing screen at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,928 miles

Couldn't test 6th and 7th seats/seat belts as seats were collapsed and boot full

O/S/F wiper blade split but still clearing screen at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,256 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,264 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 WZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WA53 WZL, 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 WA53 WZL registered?

WA53 WZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for WA53 WZL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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