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WG03 XGT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,068 mi
Last recorded143,068 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 143,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OF BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 143,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OF BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 137,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 137,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 132,838 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

both door steps rusted

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear tailgate door step hydraulic ram bracket rusted and broken

Fail 20 Feb 2019 127,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both door steps rusted

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear tailgate door step hydraulic ram bracket rusted and broken

Pass 20 Feb 2018 125,282 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Steering system lightly rubbing lower colomn coupling fouling water hose (2.2.D.2a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside chassis (6.6.6)

both door steps starting to rust

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear door step hydraulic ram fixing rusted and broken

Pass 8 Feb 2017 123,435 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak Rear main oil seal. ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 123,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak Rear main oil seal. ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 121,019 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2016 120,982 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 119,375 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 119,375 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 116,798 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 114,167 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 112,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 109,132 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2011 109,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2010 105,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,067 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 76,813 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,269 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,912 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 XGT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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