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M333 WLG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,255 mi
Last recorded225,255 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 WLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 225,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks from engine area also the front diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 213,700 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 196,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Rear Lower lamp lens slight damage

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 196,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Rear Lower lamp lens slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 189,971 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 189,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside headlight full condensation

Offside Rear fuel filter hot

Oil leak ()

slight body lean to left

Pass 13 Apr 2016 189,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 180,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 168,703 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 165,021 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 159,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 155,875 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 155,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 150,702 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 150,702 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 120,092 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,842 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 27 Feb 2008 90,840 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,560 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 50,699 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 50,692 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

unable too test brakes as front tyres in a dangerous condition

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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M333 WLG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M333 WLG, 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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M333 WLG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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