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WG03 XGN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,272 mi
Last recorded91,272 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 91,272 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,162 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,954 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 88,954 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,126 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,891 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 82,891 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 80,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bad oil leak on engine??

drivers door mirror damaged,both rear tyres perishing ,.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

bad oil leak on engine??

drivers door mirror damaged,both rear tyres perishing ,.

Pass 30 May 2014 79,243 miles

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

offside mirror damaged

Fail 29 May 2014 79,243 miles

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

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

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 mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,959 miles

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

bad oil leak off engine?

both front door mirrors damaged.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,959 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

bad oil leak off engine?

both front door mirrors damaged.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,116 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

slight play in front steering arm ball joint

Fail 19 Apr 2012 67,116 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

slight play in front steering arm ball joint

srs light on

Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,894 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

slight play in steering linkages

Fail 24 Nov 2010 53,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,020 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2009 43,958 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,699 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,785 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,930 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 13,984 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2006 13,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

oil leak

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 XGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

WG03 XGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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