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EO03 WXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

167,044 mi
Last recorded167,044 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 WXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 167,044 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 167,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 154,889 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 148,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 135,925 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 135,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 128,550 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 122,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 115,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material JUST ACCEPTABLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,154 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,438 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,369 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear mud flap fixing rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,904 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 83,904 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,432 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,997 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,064 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,922 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,541 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,972 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,743 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 WXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WXX, 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 EO03 WXX registered?

EO03 WXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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