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WR53 VGY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

202,573 mi
Last recorded202,573 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 202,573 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 187,479 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front To Rear Flexible Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Flexible Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Brake Pipes At Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 187,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body Mount Bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front To Rear Flexible Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Flexible Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Brake Pipes At Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Flexible Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 186,669 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 183,921 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 178,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 170,547 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 170,546 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 162,208 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2016 159,788 miles

Both front springs are slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar droplink but not excessive

Slight play in offside front wheel but not excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2015 155,304 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades torn

center brake lamp inop may not be conected

gearbox oil leak

rear step corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 155,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front wiper blades torn

center brake lamp inop may not be conected

gearbox oil leak

rear step corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 150,171 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 May 2014 150,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 May 2013 142,167 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

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

Pass 28 May 2013 142,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

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

Pass 29 May 2012 135,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 May 2011 119,705 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 119,705 miles

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

center stop light inop

cut to o/s/f tyre side wall

eng oil on min

front & rear brake discs worn

front & rear pads getting low

various oil leaks

Pass 22 May 2009 101,071 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 101,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 82,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,891 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 58,786 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WR53 VGY, 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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WR53 VGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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