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WG53 DGV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,515 mi
Last recorded84,515 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 84,515 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 81,654 miles

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

muddy

Pass 26 Feb 2024 76,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 71,094 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 71,094 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,623 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 69,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to test third row seats and belts.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link arm joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front axle lower ball joint rubber split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link arm joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front axle lower ball joint rubber split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Unable to carry out full test on 3rd seats and seat belts

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight leak from power steering box.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,815 miles

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

Nearside front wiper justs clears screen.

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

Offside front wiper justs clears screen.

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in the tread,(age).

Fail 25 Sep 2014 51,815 miles

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

Nearside front wiper justs clears screen.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front wiper justs clears screen.

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in the tread,(age).

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,261 miles

Chassis starting to show signs of corrosion

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,248 miles

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

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

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

chassis starting to get rusty

exhaust system getting rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2011 39,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear bump stops missing

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,267 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,927 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 23,372 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 23,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,269 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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WG53 DGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WG53 DGV, 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 WG53 DGV registered?

WG53 DGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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