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WK53 VJA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

198,346 mi
Last recorded198,346 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 198,346 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2025 198,337 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 17 Nov 2023 191,771 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 179,039 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 170,147 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 167,607 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 163,347 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 153,740 miles

rear chassis covered in surface corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2017 144,398 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front drive shaft seal leaking

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake backplates corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 137,304 miles

A little flakey corrosion starting on rear frame rails

Front brake balance just within 30% limit

Slight judder offside rear brake

Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,906 miles

Both front tyres worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Offside front wheel a little tight to turn by hand

Pass 23 Jul 2014 120,884 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack around tread edges

Slight wear/play in nearside track rod end

Pass 21 May 2013 114,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 110,732 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 104,744 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 97,026 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,468 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,425 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,245 miles

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

front disc s worn

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 VJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

WK53 VJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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