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WJ53 KJN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

200,817 mi
Last recorded200,817 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 200,817 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arb mounting tube upper rear of -nearside and offside/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside undersealed throughout including all suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2024 198,813 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member is corroded - central in front of rear axle (tubular shaped) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch (in front of wheel) some corrosion on floor area

Offside Rear inner wheel arch (in front of wheel) some corrosion on floor area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 198,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (drag link end) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member is corroded - central in front of rear axle (tubular shaped) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch (in front of wheel) some corrosion on floor area

Offside Rear inner wheel arch (in front of wheel) some corrosion on floor area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 197,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (lateral support) - upper most, inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 193,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - no cord on show at present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - no cord on show at present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 186,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 181,240 miles

Exhaust mounting defective most of the mountings are perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 170,783 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 167,873 miles

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)

Rear chassis is corroded - not excessive at present

Pass 7 Apr 2017 161,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 149,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 141,491 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 141,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 135,765 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 135,765 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 123,552 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 115,149 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 115,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 105,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 105,374 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 93,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 93,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,017 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 80,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,869 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,509 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 52,509 miles

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

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 KJN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KJN, 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 KJN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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