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WN53 NGJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

270,354 mi
Last recorded270,354 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 NGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 270,354 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 264,875 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 261,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 255,774 miles

General under body and chassis showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

possible front diff noise or nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2022 249,849 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

general under body and chassis corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 242,658 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both foot boards seriously corroded

general chassis corrosion on rear

Fail 25 Jan 2021 242,656 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both foot boards seriously corroded

general chassis corrosion on rear

Pass 23 Jul 2019 228,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2018 220,271 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 212,840 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 206,123 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 200,415 miles

slight lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Oct 2014 184,066 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 184,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 164,718 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 17 Sep 2012 143,830 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 129,526 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 129,525 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 115,921 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 107,603 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 89,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,031 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,767 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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WN53 NGJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WN53 NGJ, 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 WN53 NGJ registered?

WN53 NGJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WN53 NGJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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