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WU53 KAK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,795 mi
Last recorded185,795 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 KAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 185,795 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 185,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 173,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 161,101 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 243,429 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 243,420 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 144,676 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 136,841 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 130,661 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 130,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 125,210 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 125,210 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 122,089 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 122,089 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 99,133 miles

NSR - Axle bump stop missing

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 99,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

NSR - Axle bump stop missing

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Power Steering fluid leak

Pass 27 May 2009 82,084 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 66,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 50,655 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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WU53 KAK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WU53 KAK, 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 WU53 KAK registered?

WU53 KAK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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