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WG03 GEK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,137 mi
Last recorded128,137 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 GEK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 128,137 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both swivels slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both swivels slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 128,124 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both swivels slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both swivels slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 126,176 miles

"watts" linkage joints have play but not excessive.

Coolant leak Water pump area. ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Including hoses to rear brake pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Including "Front to Rear" brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security As seen from looking under bonnet. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Disc shield corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security As seen from looking under bonnet. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body/mudflap support bracket corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe join, corroded.

Offside Rear Disc shield corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear of chassis corroded.

Fail 12 Jan 2022 126,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Ball joint worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Ball joint worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hill decent warning light staying on

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Ball joint slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Ball joint slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Traction control warning light staying on

Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,563 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 122,940 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES ON FRONT TO REAR TYRES

Fail 22 Jan 2020 122,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES ON FRONT TO REAR TYRES

Pass 16 Jan 2019 121,045 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 121,010 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 118,667 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 118,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT ON 0/S/R ONLY (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 115,692 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 111,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,234 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 106,574 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 101,469 miles

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

center brake light not working

Pass 18 Jan 2012 98,750 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 98,453 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 88,061 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,453 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 72,452 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,357 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 47,356 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,282 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,825 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 GEK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WG03 GEK, 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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WG03 GEK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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