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WF03 VJC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

156,513 mi
Last recorded156,513 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 156,513 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2024 153,688 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 152,016 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 148,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 144,591 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 140,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 133,700 miles

light misting of oil on steering box

Pass 9 May 2018 127,692 miles

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

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

light misting of oil on steering box drop arm

Pass 9 May 2017 123,925 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 115,835 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,010 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 108,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 102,769 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 92,163 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 86,981 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 83,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 78,093 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 70,588 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 61,869 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2007 50,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 39,127 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 VJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WF03 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

WF03 VJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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