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WG03 VTN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,465 mi
Last recorded182,465 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 182,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 145,072 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 145,072 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 139,115 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 139,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 134,071 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,074 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 120,184 miles

spare wheel rim has bit missing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,707 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 114,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,713 miles

offside rear fog light lens cracked but not showing a white light

Fail 4 Oct 2011 108,713 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

offside rear fog light lens cracked but not showing a white light

Pass 6 Sep 2010 105,471 miles

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 2 Aug 2010 105,346 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 102,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 99,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearsaide front tyre punctured

only two seats fitted at tmie of test

Fail 23 Jul 2007 95,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 95,348 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 82,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

WG03 VTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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