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WG03 UDP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,480 mi
Last recorded125,480 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 UDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side step very rusty

Offside reverse light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive many leaks from many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear step very rusty

all underside & components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 123,733 miles

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

Nearside & offside steps excessive corrrosion

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

Rear step excessive corrosion

all underside & components corroded

battery flat at time of test

reverse lights not working

Fail 11 Sep 2019 123,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside & offside steps excessive corrrosion

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

Rear step excessive corrosion

all underside & components corroded

battery flat at time of test

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 May 2018 120,891 miles

engine oil on min

oil leaks many places reqs att soon

reverse lights not working

Fail 23 May 2018 120,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine oil on min

oil leaks many places reqs att soon

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Apr 2017 118,069 miles

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

engine oil on min

Fail 26 Apr 2017 118,069 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil on min

Pass 19 Nov 2015 113,132 miles

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

Rear wiper broken

fuel flap insecure

horn partly worn

Fail 18 Nov 2015 113,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wiper broken

fuel flap insecure

horn partly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2014 109,134 miles

engine oil below min 1 1/2ltrs

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,429 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers window faulty

engine oil on min & oil leaks many places

fuel flap faulty

gearbox faulty

Fail 31 Oct 2013 105,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

drivers window faulty

engine oil on min & oil leaks many places

fuel flap faulty

gearbox faulty

Pass 6 Oct 2012 10,629 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 100,627 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 95,570 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 95,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 91,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,943 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 83,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 76,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2008 76,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,188 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,945 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 UDP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

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

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