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WM53 LKL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

219,370 mi
Last recorded219,370 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 LKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 219,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 219,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 210,400 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 210,400 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 207,843 miles

Coil spring corroded n.s and o.s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n.s and o.s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Heat shield loose on turbo

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

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 207,843 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to to excessive fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded n.s and o.s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n.s and o.s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front valance slightly corroded

Heat shield loose on turbo

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 202,316 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 194,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 185,737 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 180,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 173,431 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 168,715 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 168,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2016 167,206 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 167,115 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 164,625 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 162,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 159,407 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

advise rear bump stops missing

asvise rear diff leaking slighyly from bung ie washer

Fail 14 Oct 2013 159,407 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

advise rear bump stops missing

asvise rear diff leaking slighyly from bung ie washer

Pass 12 Oct 2012 152,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

abrasion to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

corrosion on suspension pipes offside front x 4 and offside rear upper x 4

general underbody component light corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2012 152,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

abrasion to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

corrosion on suspension pipes offside front x 4 and offside rear upper x 4

general underbody component light corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2011 149,387 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 149,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 138,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 123,770 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 109,929 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Sep 2008 109,929 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Aug 2007 98,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,799 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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WM53 LKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WM53 LKL, 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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WM53 LKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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