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FL03 WNU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,719 mi
Last recorded132,719 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 WNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 132,719 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 131,569 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 131,465 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 131,412 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play top and bottom (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play top and bottom (2.2.B.1f)

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 1 May 2018 131,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play top and bottom (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play top and bottom (2.2.B.1f)

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2016 125,031 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside & offside rear chassiss members corroded nearside poor

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Wiperblades poor

Pass 11 Feb 2015 115,847 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 115,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 108,745 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,585 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 101,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear step (return shock mounting point corroded)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,241 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,782 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

wind screen damaged on near side

Fail 10 Mar 2010 78,782 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

wind screen damaged on near side

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 70,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 70,510 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,247 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,895 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,984 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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FL03 WNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FL03 WNU, 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 FL03 WNU registered?

FL03 WNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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