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WD03 WKJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

163,658 mi
Last recorded163,658 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 WKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 163,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 163,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 160,989 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 157,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 153,732 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 149,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 146,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 140,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 21 Apr 2018 133,283 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 127,274 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 121,377 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 121,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 117,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,599 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

sign of possible fuel leak from engine area

Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 101,618 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 92,628 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 83,852 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,296 miles

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,321 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 67,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,299 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 47,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,383 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 WKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WKJ, 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 WKJ registered?

WD03 WKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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The MOT history for WD03 WKJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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