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LW03 WBJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,691 mi
Last recorded46,691 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 WBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 46,691 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 46,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 41,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 36,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 30,919 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 25,881 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 20,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,516 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 20,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,148 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,112 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 19,966 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,847 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,735 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,497 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 19,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,187 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,506 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 17,805 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,373 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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LW03 WBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LW03 WBJ, 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 LW03 WBJ registered?

LW03 WBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is LW03 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 WBJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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