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EO03 WXR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,227 mi
Last recorded194,227 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 WXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 194,227 miles

Chassis, suspension components, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded and covered in grease material obstructing full inpsection

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres are getting close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2024 193,113 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 190,277 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 188,568 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 188,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 187,280 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 186,621 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 186,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 184,354 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 184,354 miles

Central Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected height sensor (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 176,514 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 168,782 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 168,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 159,598 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 159,598 miles

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

High level stop lamp not working.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 149,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cuts in inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

brake pipes cannot be fully inspected due to position of pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2015 149,111 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cuts in inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

brake pipes cannot be fully inspected due to position of pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2014 141,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 132,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 120,568 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 109,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 96,487 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 84,495 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,025 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,950 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,009 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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EO03 WXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO03 WXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO03 WXR registered?

EO03 WXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EO03 WXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 WXR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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