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MA03 WGM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,561 mi
Last recorded212,561 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 WGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 212,561 miles

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 206,320 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2020 199,038 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 189,628 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 189,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking on to brakes (1.1.13 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 180,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inner edge.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 180,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inner edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 177,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 173,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 163,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 155,314 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 155,314 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 147,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 136,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 123,399 miles

DIESEL FILTER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

Pass 24 Mar 2010 109,452 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,152 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 77,236 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,129 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 46,129 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil level getting low

Slight coolant leak from around bleed screw on top hose

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 WGM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGM, 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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MA03 WGM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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