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E5 WXN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

127,407 mi
Last recorded127,407 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 WXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 127,407 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 120,401 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 120,397 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Upper ball joint (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 120,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 111,565 miles

slight leak on steering box

Pass 20 Jun 2018 102,310 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,157 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 93,156 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,159 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on prescribed areas and underbody.

Fail 8 Oct 2016 91,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg past tank (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Side of tank (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on prescribed areas and underbody.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,555 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 85,549 miles

Fluid suspension unit displaced disconnected (2.4.D.1a)

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,265 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,970 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 66,970 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,168 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 57,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,567 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 50,756 miles

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

both front wipers torn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,044 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 44,041 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 37,202 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,202 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 27,363 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,363 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,096 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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E5 WXN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 E5 WXN, 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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E5 WXN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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