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WK53 HGZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,275 mi
Last recorded141,275 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 141,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

all tyres perished

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 141,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

all tyres perished

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 139,038 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 136,158 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 136,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 127,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,610 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 117,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and dust cover damaged (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 108,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,194 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,140 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,978 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 78,978 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 59,716 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,265 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,244 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,488 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 HGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

WK53 HGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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