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SA03 WCU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

155,126 mi
Last recorded155,126 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 WCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 155,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 155,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 151,971 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 151,760 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 143,867 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 136,299 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 131,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 126,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 112,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

lip front brake disc

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,846 miles

Oil leak

slight leak power steering box

Pass 22 Mar 2008 72,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,251 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,289 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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SA03 WCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 SA03 WCU, 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 SA03 WCU registered?

SA03 WCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is SA03 WCU safe to buy?

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