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WJ53 DVA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,579 mi
Last recorded80,579 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 DVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 80,579 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,027 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 75,565 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,040 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,538 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,101 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 66,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,203 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 61,200 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,157 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,835 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,682 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,230 miles

rear tyres 3-4mm and are perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,406 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 41,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,576 miles

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

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,973 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,111 miles

front wipers starting to split

slight coolant leak from top radiator hose

Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,414 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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WJ53 DVA 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 87%.

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 WJ53 DVA, 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 WJ53 DVA registered?

WJ53 DVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is WJ53 DVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 DVA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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