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WG03 XHD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

196,138 mi
Last recorded196,138 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 XHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 196,138 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 183,408 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 182,652 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear watts linkage swivel pin bushes worn

Pass 22 Oct 2020 173,107 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 167,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 161,118 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 161,094 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 152,971 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 152,971 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 143,241 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 131,507 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 120,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 110,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 89,056 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,808 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,085 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2009 63,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,688 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,158 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,202 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 XHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

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

Is WG03 XHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG03 XHD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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