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MH03 WGZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,335 mi
Last recorded120,335 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 WGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 120,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake dust shield corroded

Offside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2021 113,519 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,205 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 109,204 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 106,918 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 105,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 105,007 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,752 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 101,750 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leg (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold blowing (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides and 2 from body to chassis (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play upper and lower (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play upper and lower (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering noisy when operated

Rear Exhaust joint heavily coroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering noisy but still opperates

Rear pinion seal leaking

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides rear chassis (6.6.6)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 90,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering noisy but still opperates

Rear pinion seal leaking

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides rear chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,601 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear chassis shows signs of corrosion.

nearside front mud flap

Fail 8 Sep 2014 86,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear chassis shows signs of corrosion.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering noisey when opperated

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 20 Aug 2013 83,656 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering noisey when opperated

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 73,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,787 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,612 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 58,700 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 58,700 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2008 51,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 51,329 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,495 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,409 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,122 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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MH03 WGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MH03 WGZ, 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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MH03 WGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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