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W8 TCW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,351 mi
Last recorded160,351 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 TCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 160,351 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 158,536 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 156,506 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 154,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres catch front arch on lock

Pass 12 Jan 2016 149,871 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2015 144,439 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 139,026 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 127,513 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 120,394 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 117,056 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear seats not present on test

Pass 13 Jul 2010 102,785 miles

Oil leak

Rear seats mising

Pass 6 Jul 2009 87,313 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,055 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 66,527 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 57,143 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W8 TCW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 W8 TCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W8 TCW?

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What year was W8 TCW registered?

W8 TCW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is W8 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 TCW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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