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WG03 UDN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

158,420 mi
Last recorded158,420 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 158,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 152,187 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 145,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,351 miles

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

Rear cannot complete full inspection of rear seatbelts

Pass 15 Dec 2021 134,126 miles

Very slight engine coolant leak

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 134,074 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers emissions plate value 1-84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension height detection valve link/rod missing (coil spring conversion kit fitted)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,309 miles

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

Offside Front active suspension arm gaiter deteriorated

suspension fluid pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 131,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front active suspension arm gaiter deteriorated

suspension fluid pipes corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 131,131 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers plate value 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine coolant leak

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Active suspension ram gaiter deteriorated

Suspension fluid pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 127,472 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Very rear seats folded away unable to carry out correct inspection of seat belts

Fail 5 Nov 2019 127,218 miles

Central Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Over rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Noise coming from steering box when slightly turning lock to lock

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear and very rear seats folded away, unable to carry out correct inspection of seat belts

Pass 29 Oct 2018 120,774 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,415 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 104,901 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,833 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,502 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,005 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,790 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,892 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,336 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,982 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 34,982 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,644 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 26,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,815 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 UDN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UDN, 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 UDN registered?

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

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