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WU53 KBX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,618 mi
Last recorded171,618 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 KBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 171,618 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

park brake requires adjustment

steering box damp with fluid

Pass 6 Apr 2022 163,622 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 163,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 158,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front brake backplates corroded

corrosion to offside rear body mounting

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

offside rear bumper slightly insecure

offside rear suspension levelling rod slightly damaged

rear door slightly faulty

Fail 12 Mar 2021 158,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front brake backplates corroded

corrosion to offside rear body mounting

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

offside rear bumper slightly insecure

offside rear suspension levelling rod slightly damaged

rear door slightly faulty

Fail 22 Feb 2021 158,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached front attachment loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension mount interfering with shock absorber

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened level sensor rod damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper mount damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 150,138 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 150,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 140,614 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 140,614 miles

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,386 miles

slight leak from pas box

Fail 28 Jul 2017 137,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

rear brake pipes have been under sealed

Pass 11 Jul 2016 129,494 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

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

slight oil leak from nearside hub seal

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 6 Jul 2016 129,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within 300mm of tow bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis with in 300mm of spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

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

slight oil leak from nearside hub seal

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 26 Jun 2015 124,545 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 117,040 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,904 miles

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

rearof chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,988 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 90,962 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both wiper blades split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,291 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear hub leaking oil

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,584 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,999 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KBX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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