LAND ROVER DISCOVERY WJ53FHG has 24 MOTs

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This 2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 126,042 miles 9 months ago on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 09:32.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 2nd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

WJ53FHG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND JANUARY 2027126,042 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20242ND JANUARY 2026120,967 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Wheel/tyre Protruding Beyond Wheel Arch
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 20232ND JANUARY 2025115,256 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD JANUARY 20232ND JANUARY 2024111,379 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD OCTOBER 2022111,370 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Brake Master Cylinder/servo Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Wheel Arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202029TH NOVEMBER 2021110,371 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - High Level Stop Lamp Not Working
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 2020110,371 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - High Level Stop Lamp Not Working
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201926TH NOVEMBER 2020106,027 MI
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 2019105,985 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Be Hide The Shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Be Hide The Shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Front Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Under Truck Has Surface Rust
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201815TH NOVEMBER 2019102,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Oil Leak Front Hub
  3. ADVISORY - Under Of Truck Has Surface Rust
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2018102,173 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Not Working (3.4 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Under Of Truck Very Rusty
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Oil Leak Front Hub
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 201720TH OCTOBER 201894,680 MI
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201620TH OCTOBER 201788,856 MI
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201520TH OCTOBER 201683,807 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201420TH OCTOBER 201575,600 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201320TH OCTOBER 201470,397 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201220TH OCTOBER 201365,384 MI
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201120TH OCTOBER 201260,805 MI
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 201020TH OCTOBER 201154,903 MI
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 200920TH OCTOBER 201048,081 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 20085TH OCTOBER 200940,170 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 200840,170 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20075TH OCTOBER 200835,051 MI
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20065TH OCTOBER 200726,472 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ53FHG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

WJ53FHG MOT Comments

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WJ53FHG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 126,042 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,729 miles

WJ53FHG FAQs

This Land Rover Discovery with registration WJ53FHG was manufactured on Monday 1st September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 126,042 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,729 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Discovery beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WJ53FHG has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Discovery has had 37 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 11 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Discovery is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does WJ53FHG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 8th September 2026 WJ53FHG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ53FHG Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 8th September 2026 WJ53FHG does have Tax. Read more

When does WJ53FHG Tax expire?

The current Tax for WJ53FHG will expire in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WJ53FHG MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ53FHG will expire in 4 months on Saturday 2nd January 2027. Read more

When did WJ53FHG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ53FHG was on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 09:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ53FHG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for WJ53FHG we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WJ53FHG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for WJ53FHG we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WJ53FHG?

WJ53FHG is registered as a 2003 Land Rover Discovery. Read more

How many miles has WJ53FHG done?

The odometer reading for WJ53FHG at the last MOT in December 2025 was 126,042 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,729 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ53FHG?

The vehicle WJ53FHG was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st September 2003. Read more

What colour is WJ53FHG?

The official colour of WJ53FHG is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does WJ53FHG have?

WJ53FHG has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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