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WU53 KJN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,115 mi
Last recorded125,115 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 125,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter slightly perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leakage at steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 112,337 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

multiple oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2017 104,312 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak minor power steering from box, engine oil leak also ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over and alot offside rear near fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust flange corroded heavily

Fail 17 Aug 2017 104,312 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings plate welded on (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak minor power steering from box, engine oil leak also ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over and alot offside rear near fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust flange corroded heavily

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,079 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 99,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 93,719 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,192 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 88,192 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 83,956 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,825 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,375 miles

around engine damp(looking like fuel)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,415 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,939 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,560 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 59,560 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,610 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,761 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 KJN 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 73.7%.

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 WU53 KJN, 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 KJN registered?

WU53 KJN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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