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MA03 WHV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

195,073 mi
Last recorded195,073 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 195,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

welding repairs have been carried out on underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2023 195,010 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILLS CORRODED WITHIN 30CM OF A SEATBELT MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CHASSIS / BODY MOUNTS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT UNDER BODY DUE TO MUD COVERING

Pass 26 Apr 2022 188,658 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre to rear 3 bolt flange corroded very thin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis rails swelling and corroding (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of chassis is corroded and has had various weld repairs that are covered in underseal or similar product (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 188,650 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Area under bonnet near ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged Level sensor detached (7.12 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis end corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged Level sensor detached (7.12 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch near lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Where meets caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre to rear 3 bolt flange corroded very thin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis rails swelling and corroding (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 179,983 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/r & n/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front lower cross memeber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/f , hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 179,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn n/s/f , lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f & n/s/f ,front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f & n/s/f ,rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s/f & n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/r & n/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front lower cross memeber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/f , hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 174,608 miles

General corrosion on chassis and suspension mountings

Nearside front headlamp output slightly deteriorated - Lens dirty

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 168,686 miles

Advise both front axle tyres close to legal limit.

Advise general corrosion.

Advise oil leak.

Advise play in o,s track rod end.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 162,288 miles

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

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

Rear os/ns suspension bump stop missing

chassis/ under body corrosion

rear step corroded/damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2017 155,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and os (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion on chassis and suspension mountings

os/ns rear suspension bump stops missing

slight fuel leak from rear of cyl head

Fail 16 Feb 2017 155,257 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and os (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion on chassis and suspension mountings

os/ns rear suspension bump stops missing

slight fuel leak from rear of cyl head

Pass 23 Feb 2016 149,162 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 149,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 143,243 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

os/ns rear suspention bump stop missing

some under body corosion

Pass 25 Feb 2014 135,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

os/ns rear suspention bump stops missing

under body corosion

Fail 25 Feb 2014 135,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

os/ns rear suspention bump stops missing

under body corosion

Pass 2 Feb 2013 129,004 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 117,238 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 117,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 104,624 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 89,858 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 76,908 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 43,536 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 WHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MA03 WHV, 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 WHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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