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WG03 VFS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,750 mi
Last recorded256,750 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 VFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 256,750 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 255,600 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 253,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 252,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 243,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

ace been disconnected

rear step sharp damaged edges but is hidden under rear bumper

Fail 12 Oct 2021 243,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

ace been disconnected

rear step sharp damaged edges but is hidden under rear bumper

Pass 12 Oct 2020 226,691 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd line ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

air mass meter has been disconnected

chassis corroded

high level stop lamp not working

wiper linkage worn

Fail 6 Oct 2020 226,691 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd line ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

air mass meter has been disconnected

chassis corroded

high level stop lamp not working

wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Oct 2019 211,365 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd line seats ()

Rear chassis has surface corrosion

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Oct 2019 211,024 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd line seats ()

Rear chassis has surface corrosion

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Oct 2018 194,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in screen

Fail 15 Oct 2018 194,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in screen

Pass 12 Oct 2017 176,615 miles

Rear chassis getting corroded

Rear prop shaft rubber getting perished

child seat fitted to rear

near side & off side running steps getting corroded

rear step corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 176,371 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis getting corroded

Rear prop shaft rubber getting perished

both front tyres wearing low

child seat fitted to rear

near side & off side running steps getting corroded

rear step corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 168,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 167,361 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 167,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 154,364 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 141,187 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 141,169 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,028 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 121,497 miles

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 25 Jun 2010 108,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 108,370 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,979 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 92,972 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,237 miles

sterring box wet

Fail 18 Jun 2007 65,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 65,485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,748 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 VFS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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