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WR53 GGS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,931 mi
Last recorded154,931 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 GGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 154,931 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 145,166 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 130,707 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 115,866 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 100,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 82,576 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,869 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 49,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 38,314 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,530 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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WR53 GGS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WR53 GGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR53 GGS registered?

WR53 GGS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is WR53 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 GGS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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