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WF03 KMU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

221,142 mi
Last recorded221,142 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 KMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 221,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Slight play in front anti roll bar link ball joints

Slight play in front anti roll bar mount bushes

Slight play in front ball joints

Pass 1 Mar 2017 209,827 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 209,827 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (front of rear wheel) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 197,715 miles

nearside reverse lamp broken

Fail 22 Feb 2016 197,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside reverse lamp broken

Pass 14 Jan 2015 182,583 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 182,583 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

front differential loose

Pass 29 Jan 2014 166,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2014 166,464 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 149,592 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 149,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 132,327 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 132,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 116,303 miles

Coolant leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

nearside front fog lamp cracked

offside headlamp top fixings broken

Fail 8 Feb 2011 116,303 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside and offside rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

nearside front fog lamp cracked

offside headlamp top fixings broken

Pass 18 Mar 2009 105,750 miles

adv oil leak gear box transfer box area

adv oil leak rear of engine

Pass 18 Mar 2008 88,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 69,347 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,676 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 48,676 miles

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

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

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 KMU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KMU, 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 KMU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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