MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil axle hub seal (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight noise from front wheel bearings
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ontop of chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded advise replacing, on top of chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight noise from front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
wiper blades poor
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
wiper blades poor
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front roll bar d bushes worn
dampness offside rear backing plate
horn button worn
revause light lens brocken
wiper blades split
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
offside headlight only just in aim
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WK53 VGG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 VGG, 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 VGG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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