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WJ53 DVP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

200,068 mi
Last recorded200,068 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 DVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 200,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 200,047 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 194,768 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 189,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to top of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to top of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip , middle top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 184,802 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 179,508 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 179,507 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 174,076 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 174,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 169,325 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 169,324 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 164,056 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 158,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 150,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 143,608 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 143,602 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 137,446 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 137,272 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 129,737 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 129,714 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 121,281 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 116,176 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 116,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 111,095 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 105,390 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 99,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 80,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 80,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,295 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 DVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WJ53 DVP, 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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WJ53 DVP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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