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WK53 GZX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

200,284 mi
Last recorded200,284 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 GZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 200,284 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 200,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 199,692 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2023 199,670 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 197,547 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 197,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 196,779 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 194,741 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 194,727 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 191,028 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 185,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 175,638 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 157,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

major oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 142,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 126,381 miles

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)

n/s + o/s rear tyres on limit 255/55/18

various engine oil leaks

windscreen marks outside of zone A

Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,381 miles

n/s + o/s rear tyres on limit 255/55/18

various engine oil leaks

windscreen marks outside of zone A

Fail 4 Nov 2011 116,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear bump stops missing

n/s rear indecator water in bottom reducing light output

o/s front bump stop missing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 116,240 miles

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)

both rear bump stops missing

n/s rear indecator water in bottom reducing light output

o/s front bump stop missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,331 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 104,330 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,410 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit

rear tyres, tread starting to wear unevenly

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,726 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 48,139 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,139 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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WK53 GZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

WK53 GZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WK53 GZX safe to buy?

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