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WU53 WXK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,802 mi
Last recorded180,802 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 WXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 180,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 176,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 172,834 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 167,866 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 160,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 152,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 146,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 136,375 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 126,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 114,803 miles

3rd row rear seats folded

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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)

front number plate slightly dark

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 11 Jan 2012 114,803 miles

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

3rd row rear seats folded

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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)

front number plate slightly dark

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 13 Jan 2011 95,597 miles

3rd row rear seats folded

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)

front number plate backing slightly dark

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 23 Jan 2010 80,316 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorted

handbrake getting close to no reserve travel

Fail 15 Jan 2010 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorted

handbrake getting close to no reserve travel

Pass 16 Dec 2008 61,310 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 61,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,719 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,502 miles

rear differential pinion seal leaking

Fail 4 Sep 2006 29,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear differential pinion seal leaking

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 WXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WXK, 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 WXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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