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WD03 VFP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,706 mi
Last recorded120,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 VFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 120,706 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 112,356 miles

corrosion to underside (chassis)

Fail 10 May 2016 112,347 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to underside (chassis)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 110,909 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 105,144 miles

both wipper blades have slight splits but still clean windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2013 105,142 miles

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

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

wipper blades slightly split

Fail 24 Jun 2013 105,142 miles

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

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

wipper blades has slight split in them

Pass 28 May 2012 94,313 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2012 94,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 94,239 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Active suspension fluid on minimum

Exhaust system deterorated

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

Rear no plate deteriorated

Spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,082 miles

Offside rear indicator lens damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 70,869 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

NSR Tyre Slightly Perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OSF Tyre Slightly Perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,869 miles

NSR Tyre Slightly Perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

OSF Tyre Slightly Perished

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 62,485 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,485 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,207 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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WD03 VFP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WD03 VFP, 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 WD03 VFP registered?

WD03 VFP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WD03 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD03 VFP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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