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WD03 VVC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,677 mi
Last recorded112,677 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 VVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 112,677 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 112,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 107,794 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 107,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 105,776 miles

ENG COVER / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 105,776 miles

ENG COVER / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 104,911 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 104,905 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,592 miles

ENG COVER / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,580 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Chassis corroded

Engine has oil leak

Gearbox has oil leak

Nearside rear light has condensation

Play in nearside rear drop link

Slight play in all steering joints

Wipers poor

Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,607 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 93,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 88,107 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn to tread bar indicaters

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge and mishapen

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,946 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre worn to limits

o/s/r tyre worn to tread bar indicaters

Fail 27 Nov 2013 80,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake fluid level low

n/s/r tyre worn to limits

o/s/r tyre worn to tread bar indicaters

oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,911 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,510 miles

FUEL LEAK [DROPS RUNNING DOWN G/BOX]

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,510 miles

FUEL LEAK [DROPS RUNNING DOWN G/BOX]

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,736 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 60,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear suspention bump stops missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,754 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 49,754 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,153 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,997 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 VVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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