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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in waxoye (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Chassis corroded.
Under body covered in underseal.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Chassis corroded.
Under body covered in underseal.
Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steerin box leaking. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steerin box leaking. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Lower Underside covered in underseal and waxoyle.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Lower Suspension pipes corroded
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Engine area.
Oil leak Steering box area.
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Suspension hydraulic pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Hydraulic suspension pipes corroded.
Oil leak Steering box and engine area.
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Slight oil weep from steering box
Various engine oil leaks
Nearside front wiper blade splitting
Slight fluid weep from steering box
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front discs and pads getting low
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WK53 VGC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.
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 VGC, 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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WK53 VGC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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