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WK53 VGM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,348 mi
Last recorded130,348 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 130,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 122,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cover sills

Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,416 miles

Both rear height sensors have slight damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side step has heavy corrosion

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 118,414 miles

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

Both rear height sensors have slight damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side step has heavy corrosion

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,774 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wiper blade split, still clears screen

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 115,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wiper blade split, still clears screen

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 114,025 miles

Oil leak ()

shields

Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,768 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 109,242 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished,minor cuts in tread

possible gearbox oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 6 May 2014 105,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 101,868 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 98,587 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 91,216 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 91,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 77,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,233 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2009 64,293 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 55,683 miles

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

slight perishing to tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 41,257 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 VGM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

WK53 VGM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WK53 VGM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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