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AX03 WPE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,451 mi
Last recorded111,451 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 WPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,451 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 111,438 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 109,053 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear oil leak

water level low

Fail 12 May 2017 109,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear oil leak

water level low

Pass 4 May 2016 102,172 miles

child seats fitted nsr and osr

Pass 7 May 2015 94,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 90,562 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,001 miles

fuel or suspension pipes corroded at rear

Pass 4 May 2012 79,129 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 79,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,247 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 67,223 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2010 60,940 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 53,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 May 2008 45,290 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 45,280 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,991 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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AX03 WPE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX03 WPE, 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 AX03 WPE registered?

AX03 WPE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AX03 WPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 WPE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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