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VE03 WYD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

116,339 mi
Last recorded116,339 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 WYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 116,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ram bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all radius arm bushes to chassis mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 112,475 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arc bar actuator bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes between arms and chassis starting to crack/ delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 112,475 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arc bar actuator bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes between arms and chassis starting to crack/ delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 107,183 miles

exhaust blow front

under side corroded and covered in mud

Fail 5 Dec 2023 107,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust blow front

under side corroded and covered in mud

Pass 12 Dec 2022 101,627 miles

brake pipes corroded

under side heavily corroded and covered in mud

Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,793 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside inner wing corroded near to ABS mounting bracket, not considered to be seriously weakening structure at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2021 96,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rubber mountings failed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside inner wing corroded near to ABS mounting bracket, not considered to be seriously weakening structure at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

all exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 23 Sep 2020 89,683 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

all exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,771 miles

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

advise exhaust rubbers

Fail 9 Sep 2019 81,693 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component likely to become detached both rear leveling device rods (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise exhaust rubbers

Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

fuel pipe and tank slightly damp not leaking at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,175 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 55,466 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,066 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 54,065 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,324 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 52,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,032 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,144 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,927 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,992 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 38,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,036 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 27,392 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 27,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 22,958 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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VE03 WYD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 VE03 WYD, 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 VE03 WYD registered?

VE03 WYD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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