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WJ53 KHK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,972 mi
Last recorded138,972 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 KHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 138,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak where middle box connects to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Beam image is faint but visible

Rear washer does not work

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack at top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 136,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 133,997 miles

Front stone chips in windscreen

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 130,910 miles

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

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

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

chassis undersealed /painted repairs

Fail 3 May 2023 130,908 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leader chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 123,658 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,039 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 121,034 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 117,349 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 112,756 miles

Font anti roll bar adjustment ramp slight leak

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 107,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,902 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 93,065 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel brake pipes have been cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,695 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,415 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,404 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,877 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,612 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 KHK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJ53 KHK, 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 KHK registered?

WJ53 KHK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 KHK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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