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WF03 VUS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,875 mi
Last recorded204,875 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 VUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 204,875 miles

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

exhaust noisy

muddy underside

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2023 204,000 miles

dry and muddy under side

Pass 24 Feb 2022 201,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 195,545 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 184,544 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 184,488 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn watts link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 175,252 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 175,239 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 166,218 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis heavily corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 166,218 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis heavily corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 155,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm. 255/55r28y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm. 255/55r18y (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks

Play in front steering linkage

Various under body corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2015 147,926 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Oil leak.

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 135,072 miles

All trailing arm bushes perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front shock bushes perished

O/S/F shock damp

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 135,072 miles

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

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

All trailing arm bushes perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front shock bushes perished

O/S/F shock damp

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 123,090 miles

Childseat fitted n/s/r.

Exhaust system corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 123,841 miles

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

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

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

Childseat fitted n/s/r.

Exhaust system corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 112,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,730 miles

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

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

front brake disces worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,763 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,343 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,280 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly in tread and wall areas

Fail 3 Sep 2007 52,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 36,182 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 VUS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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