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WF03 DZL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,552 mi
Last recorded164,552 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 DZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 164,552 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 164,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 161,733 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 161,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 156,927 miles
Fail 2 May 2019

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 150,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

chassis showing signs flaky rust

Fail 14 May 2018 150,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle chassis showing signs of flaky rust

Fail 4 May 2018 150,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle chassis showing signs of flaky rust

Pass 5 May 2017 143,761 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 132,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 128,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 122,212 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 122,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 116,651 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 116,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 108,298 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 108,298 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 99,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 84,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,103 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,427 miles

nail in tyre

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 DZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZL, 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 WF03 DZL registered?

WF03 DZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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