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WG03 GDY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,588 mi
Last recorded137,588 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 GDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 137,588 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 137,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 130,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 126,854 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 117,630 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

antiroll bar control ram leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2022 117,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

antiroll bar control ram leaking

Pass 11 May 2021 109,330 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,617 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,519 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,848 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,358 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,782 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

chassis rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2014 68,782 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

chassis rusty

Pass 23 May 2013 63,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,036 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear chassis slightly rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,376 miles

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)

offside front fog lamp reflector corrodede

offside rear axle upper bump stop is missing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,421 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 50,076 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,292 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 42,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,487 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,103 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,756 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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WG03 GDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG03 GDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG03 GDY registered?

WG03 GDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WG03 GDY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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