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WK53 VHG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,438 mi
Last recorded178,438 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 178,438 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2025 178,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 177,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 177,252 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off of steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around towing bracket see chalk mark (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 176,324 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All underside of vehicle is corroded advise to clean and "wax oil" (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 174,735 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front dust covers split, also drag link rubber split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Lower minor surface rust underneath vehicle throughout advise wax oil

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 173,237 miles

underbody has slight corrosion advise under seal

Pass 27 Apr 2019 171,424 miles

minor oil leek

minor surface rust throughout advise wax oil

Pass 30 Nov 2017 162,522 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 162,522 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 155,278 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 155,278 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 148,625 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 148,625 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 141,630 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 131,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 131,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 122,358 miles

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

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

n/s front lower balljoint gaiter deteriated

Fail 12 Dec 2012 122,174 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel filter rusty

n/s front lower balljoint gaiter deteriated

Pass 13 Dec 2011 114,460 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 104,737 miles

o/s front tyre 2-3mm

Pass 14 Dec 2009 96,105 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 90,020 miles

n/s headlight leveling motor runing all the time

Fail 30 Apr 2009 90,016 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s headlight leveling motor runing all the time

Pass 19 May 2008 73,642 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 55,648 miles

n/s/r lamp asy cracked

slight leak from n/s/r hub seal

Fail 18 May 2007 55,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r lamp asy cracked

o/s/r hub.slight leak from seal

Pass 13 May 2006 34,105 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 VHG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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