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WJ53 KKP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,085 mi
Last recorded178,085 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 178,085 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 178,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 169,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play vertical play only (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 159,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre signs of spliting on inner side wall

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre signs of inner side wall starting to split

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 156,221 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 152,418 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 150,049 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 148,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension bump stops missing O/S and Nearside.Rear.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 148,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Temporary Repair . P.R.S. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension bump stops missing O/S and Nearside.Rear.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 146,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear bump stops missing.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 140,338 miles

n/s/f + o/s/r tyre 1.6mm in tread

n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread.

rusty at rear of chassis

steering box is damp

Pass 13 Sep 2016 130,388 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 130,368 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking Rear antiroll bar pipes (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 121,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2015 121,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2014 112,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 112,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 103,016 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 102,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

1. Offside rear tyre has a staple in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,066 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 82,066 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,756 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,478 miles

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

fuel regulator damp

Fail 8 Sep 2009 66,478 miles

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

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

fuel regulator damp

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,395 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,395 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,879 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 42,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,241 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 KKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KKP, 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 KKP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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