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WD03 VUS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,040 mi
Last recorded105,040 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 VUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 105,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 97,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,664 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 84,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 82,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,470 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,557 miles

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Near-side centre (rear) body mounting corroded

Off-side centre (rear) body mounting corroded

Rear fog light switch sticky -

Fail 18 Sep 2017 78,557 miles

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Near-side centre (rear) body mounting corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off-side centre (rear) body mounting corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog light switch sticky -

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,831 miles

Nearside Front Dipped beam pattern very low and adjuster not functioning fully

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various areas around rear axle area where cross member is situated showing advanced corrosion started (chalked ) (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 74,994 miles

Nearside Front Both beam patterns low - adjuster broken/stripped

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plate ageing (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,572 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,816 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 70,816 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,793 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 66,793 miles

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,447 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Sep 2010 63,447 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,213 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,102 miles

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,938 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,658 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 VUS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WD03 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

WD03 VUS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WD03 VUS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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