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WK53 GFU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,212 mi
Last recorded174,212 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 GFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 174,212 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 174,212 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 173,987 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 172,129 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 170,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 168,633 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Sep 2020 162,588 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 159,684 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 149,527 miles

Chassis Undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2017 139,079 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 138,831 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 126,671 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 117,905 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 107,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,034 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,033 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 76,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,788 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,224 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,339 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 46,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,149 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 13 Dec 2006 36,149 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 35,565 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK53 GFU registered?

WK53 GFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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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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