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WG03 UDX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,675 mi
Last recorded111,675 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 111,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 106,512 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 106,492 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 106,221 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 106,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 103,054 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 103,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 100,518 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 100,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,699 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 95,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,335 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 90,327 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,627 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 86,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,681 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,829 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 73,068 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,362 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,705 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,099 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,030 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,145 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,374 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,778 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 UDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

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

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