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WF03 DXS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,450 mi
Last recorded156,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 DXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 156,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiters perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 155,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides corroded badly and require repair (6.6.6)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 155,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides corroded badly and require repair (6.6.6)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 155,642 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear passenger step bracket (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber tower ring corroded

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs both sides heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both chassis legs badly corroded and swollen from corroding internally and require repair (6.6.6)

both sides sidesteps corroded on step area underside and are weakened

Pass 22 Dec 2016 148,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 148,040 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 139,735 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides bushes badly deteriorated (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis legs corroded (6.6.6)

coolant leak

oil leak

rear passenger step badly corroded and may fail if stepped on

Fail 23 Dec 2015 139,722 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides bushes badly deteriorated (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis legs corroded (6.6.6)

coolant leak

oil leak

rear passenger step badly corroded and may fail if stepped on

Pass 19 Dec 2014 131,355 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 131,354 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 121,480 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 121,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 113,150 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 98,498 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 85,935 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 71,922 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 60,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tail gate dose not open rear belts checked from back seats

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,943 miles

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

tail gate dose not open rear belts checked from back seats

Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,242 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 43,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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WF03 DXS 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 63.6%.

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 WF03 DXS, 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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WF03 DXS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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