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MA03 WGF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,506 mi
Last recorded132,506 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 WGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 132,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 132,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 132,109 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,871 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 122,775 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 112,961 miles

Central Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 107,285 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 96,054 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 90,762 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 90,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 87,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,896 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,592 miles

center stop lamp inop

n/s/f tyre light side wall damage

Pass 7 Jun 2010 727,261 miles

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

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,347 miles

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

slight damage sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,282 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 33,638 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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MA03 WGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MA03 WGF, 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 MA03 WGF registered?

MA03 WGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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