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WF03 TUH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,283 mi
Last recorded106,283 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 TUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 106,283 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 106,283 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 105,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 103,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 103,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 101,872 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 101,872 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 101,330 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face due to brake pad face orientation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside number plate light flickering

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 101,304 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad is back to front (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face due to brake pad face orientation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside number plate light flickering

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 101,276 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking sensor on filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front front tyres close to steering arms but not touching

Offside Rear number plate light flickers

Pass 19 Jan 2021 100,207 miles

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

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

failed brake pipes covered in underseal unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 12 Jan 2021 100,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,732 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,521 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (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))

weep of fuel from filter/housing

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,217 miles

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

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

slight weep of diesel from fuel filter housing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,202 miles

Boot seats not tested.

Fuel filter has slight misting of fuel,

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 86,186 miles

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

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

Boot seats not tested.

Fuel filter has slight misting of fuel,

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2015 83,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 76,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 70,846 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 65,633 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 60,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 55,962 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 55,920 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear tyres soft on sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2009 51,413 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre walls perished

Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,986 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 32,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,813 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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WF03 TUH 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 71.4%.

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 TUH, 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 TUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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