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LB03 WNS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

139,168 mi
Last recorded139,168 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 WNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 139,168 miles

All suspension pipes badly corroded and repair required soon

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg, repair required soon (double skinned) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring location to lower cup

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

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

Rear No plate bulb dim

Pass 22 Apr 2025 129,434 miles

Hand brake efficiency low

Handbrake travel near limit

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repair required soon, double skinned bit skins badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension pipes corroded front and rear, repair required soon

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box leaking oil pas fluid from steering box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 123,553 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2023 122,922 miles

air susp. pipes coroded

parkbrake adjustment advised

rear chassis coroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 128,911 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

air pipes coroded

chassis coroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 121,370 miles

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

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

general corosion on chassis

Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,031 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 118,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 110,989 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 110,978 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ro rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,955 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 105,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,990 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,987 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,189 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 96,189 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 90,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,221 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,521 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 79,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,613 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 75,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,381 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,660 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,660 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,045 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 61,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 57,064 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,064 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 52,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 46,087 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 189,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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LB03 WNS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 LB03 WNS, 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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LB03 WNS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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