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WK53 VHC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,591 mi
Last recorded88,591 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 VHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 88,591 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 88,584 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise this vehicle to be wax oiled / protected front cross membreme (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

brake readings only just met the requirements

Pass 21 Oct 2017 83,986 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis corrosion around rear suspension components (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,915 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

chassis & components under sealed

Fail 2 Nov 2016 79,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

chassis & components under sealed

Pass 24 Oct 2015 75,150 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around rear suspension components (6.1.A.1)

chassis undersealed

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2015 75,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around rear suspension components (6.1.A.1)

chassis undersealed

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2014 70,603 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general corrosion to rear chassis

tyres all round starting to persih

Fail 25 Oct 2014 70,179 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general corrosion to rear chassis

tyres all round starting to persih

Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,651 miles

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 65,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,395 miles

nearside and offside front lower steering ball joints,dust covers deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 55,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,973 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 36,285 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 36,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 31,933 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,315 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 30,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 24,240 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,231 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 VHC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

WK53 VHC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is WK53 VHC safe to buy?

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