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WA03 VDE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,544 mi
Last recorded138,544 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 VDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 138,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 131,116 miles

rear view mirror missing

Fail 27 Jan 2025 131,098 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear view mirror missing

Pass 10 Jan 2024 123,070 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi not secure

Offside Front brake flexi not secure

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Oct 2022 114,604 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 114,604 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 114,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,435 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 101,261 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,655 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,567 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 87,539 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,310 miles

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

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

Rear Spacing issue of letters.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 81,310 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Spacing issue of letters.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,952 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 69,059 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 63,804 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,660 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,353 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,701 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 24,998 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 16,702 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,630 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 8,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s wiper blades are in a poor condition

Fail 18 May 2006 8,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

n/s wiper blade is in a poor condition

o/s wiper blade is in a poor condition

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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WA03 VDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WA03 VDE, 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 WA03 VDE registered?

WA03 VDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is WA03 VDE safe to buy?

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