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WU53 KGX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,845 mi
Last recorded225,845 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 225,845 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 217,205 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 206,868 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 206,807 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 198,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 188,265 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 175,079 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 175,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009
Pass 28 Nov 2008 146,618 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 146,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 126,788 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 126,788 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 93,937 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 KGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX registered?

WU53 KGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is WU53 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 KGX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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