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LA03 WFF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,910 mi
Last recorded124,910 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 WFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 124,910 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 124,900 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 124,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 124,674 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 121,997 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Only one button works for horn

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal connects to pump (2.3.3b)

Slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2015 117,851 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 112,480 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,535 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,007 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 97,254 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 91,070 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 86,104 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 81,142 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 81,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,281 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 72,281 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,303 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 65,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,410 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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LA03 WFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LA03 WFF, 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 LA03 WFF registered?

LA03 WFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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