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WG03 XGU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 98,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 96,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,457 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,675 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 82,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,971 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusting

n/s/r suspension goes down when engine not running

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,810 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,529 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,969 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,231 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,664 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,603 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,481 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 XGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 XGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG03 XGU?

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What year was WG03 XGU registered?

WG03 XGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is WG03 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG03 XGU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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