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LB03 WPJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

190,079 mi
Last recorded190,079 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 WPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 190,079 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from axle at drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering box arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 190,079 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from axle at drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering box arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 187,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 180,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 172,167 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 164,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 164,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 163,228 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 163,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 147,891 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 147,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,417 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 131,417 miles

Fuel system component leaking bottom of fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose to caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 13 Jul 2016 122,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 122,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight fluid leak from rear diff Offside.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 103,703 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight fluid leak from rear diff Offside.

Pass 20 May 2014 87,863 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 77,512 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 67,011 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,614 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 59,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,394 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 50,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,587 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 44,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,688 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 26,688 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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 WPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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