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WG03 GFX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,981 mi
Last recorded159,981 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 GFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 159,981 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 159,972 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 155,587 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 155,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 151,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 147,559 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 147,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 143,261 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2021 140,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 138,868 miles

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

rear chassis has surface rust

Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,104 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 129,248 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 129,242 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 125,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,438 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,759 miles

Oil leak

both fron tyres worn on inner edges / and inner side walls deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 111,405 miles

Oil leak

n/r bump siop missing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 105,879 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,418 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 89,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

inner wash jet

Fail 2 Jun 2009 82,486 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

inner wash jet

Pass 2 May 2008 67,060 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,666 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)

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 GFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

WG03 GFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is WG03 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG03 GFX shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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