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WD03 XTN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,513 mi
Last recorded178,513 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 178,513 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 165,837 miles

3rd row seat belts slightly damaged

Front bumper lower support corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 156,724 miles

Lower bumper support/engine protection bar heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Passenger seat in load area (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle bump-stop missing

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Passenger seat in load area (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in upper-centre area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 156,723 miles

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

Lower bumper support/engine protection bar heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Passenger seat in load area (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle bump-stop missing

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Passenger seat in load area (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in upper-centre area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 153,470 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 153,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 148,304 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 148,302 miles

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

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tilting step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 142,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,376 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 130,620 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 121,345 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,570 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 111,570 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 102,409 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,365 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,170 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,457 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside washer jet

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,195 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,853 miles

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 20 Mar 2009 42,853 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,368 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,068 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,916 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 XTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTN, 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 XTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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