MOT Status
ValidMileage
174,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Vehicle has been undersealed
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded
Chassis Undersealed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pipes covered in plastic sleeves
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake discs slightly worn
corrosion starting to show on chassis
Brake pipes covered in plastic sleeves
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake discs slightly worn
corrosion starting to show on chassis
n/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
n/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WK53 GFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 WK53 GFU, 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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How do I check the history of WK53 GFU?
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What year was WK53 GFU registered?
WK53 GFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is WK53 GFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for WK53 GFU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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