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PL03 WKW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,547 mi
Last recorded146,547 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 146,547 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 146,547 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 139,963 miles

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

Central Lower under vehicle heavily under-sealed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 131,464 miles

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

slight oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2023 121,115 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 26 Jan 2023 121,115 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

various oil leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,288 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 115,286 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wing In Engine Bay. ( marked in yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 112,950 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 108,459 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 101,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s side steps (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 101,584 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended bump stops missing (2.4.F.3)

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s side steps (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,168 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,837 miles

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

o/s/f tyrte wearing on inside

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,033 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,374 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 76,372 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,347 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 71,346 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 60,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,002 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,136 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,139 miles

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

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

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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PL03 WKW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL03 WKW, 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 PL03 WKW registered?

PL03 WKW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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