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WK53 GVO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,577 mi
Last recorded101,577 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 GVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 101,577 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded outside prescribed area

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

Offside Rear inner arch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear inner arch corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2025 100,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear inner arch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,406 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 99,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 97,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,671 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,785 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 91,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,445 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 87,445 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,748 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 76,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,362 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 76,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 75,448 miles

nearside rear chassis corroded but not holed.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,760 miles

slight wear o/s/f/ tyre inner edge.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,750 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight wear o/s/f/ tyre inner edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,311 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,325 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2012 68,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,820 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,223 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 57,223 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear ace pipes severly corroded

both rear discs worn

offside front disc corroded & pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,431 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,078 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,078 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,162 miles

sterring box wet

Fail 17 Oct 2008 48,162 miles

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

sterring box wet

Pass 8 Sep 2007 43,417 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,068 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GVO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WK53 GVO, 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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What year was WK53 GVO registered?

WK53 GVO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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