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WG03 MUC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,269 mi
Last recorded171,269 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 MUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 171,269 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play near and off sidefront (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 171,269 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play near and off sidefront (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 170,822 miles

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 11 Nov 2023 170,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 164,987 miles

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

chassie corroded

under body corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 164,987 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassie corroded

under body corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 159,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear chassie coroded

Pass 12 May 2020 138,419 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2020 138,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front windscreen wipers smear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear brake disc is discoloured (over heated) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 137,660 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at union with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at union with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion evident throughout entire chassis

Pass 26 Jun 2018 148,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 139,026 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 139,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 131,244 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 131,244 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 122,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 122,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 115,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 107,370 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing down low

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,913 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,365 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,255 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 54,754 miles

steering box moist

Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,506 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,082 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 MUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MUC, 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 WG03 MUC registered?

WG03 MUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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