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WP52 GLK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

174,237 mi
Last recorded174,237 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 GLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 174,237 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 174,198 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 174,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Hub to arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Hub to arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

signs of oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Oct 2024 164,873 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 155,848 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and o/s/r dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads hard to see look low recommend checking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 144,546 miles

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

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

cover sills shields

Pass 13 Oct 2021 141,001 miles

cover sills shields

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,870 miles

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

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

cover sills

Pass 7 Oct 2019 132,510 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 126,038 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 117,540 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 117,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 112,762 miles

note rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,256 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens is cracked and holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Fail 20 Jan 2016 101,256 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front fog light lens is cracked and holed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 27 Jan 2015 92,609 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear hub oils seal leaking advise it is replaced

offside rear tyre inner side wall cut

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,759 miles

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

rear fuel filter damp

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,246 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,623 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,625 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 49,854 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,887 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 41,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,651 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 24,386 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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WP52 GLK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WP52 GLK, 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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WP52 GLK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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