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WG03 XHT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,152 mi
Last recorded138,152 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 XHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 138,152 miles

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

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

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

chassis coated in underseal.

Fail 25 Nov 2025 138,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

chassis coated in underseal.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 131,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bump stops missing

rear door step arm corroded.

under body covered in wax oil

Fail 12 Nov 2024 131,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bump stops missing

rear door step arm corroded.

under body covered in wax oil

Pass 22 Nov 2023 123,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 123,244 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 103,267 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 99,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,135 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,952 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,571 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,251 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,413 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 92,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,603 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,089 miles

fuel leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,089 miles

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

fuel leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,977 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight fuel leak from cylinder head

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,999 miles

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn close to limit

Fail 28 Sep 2009 54,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,144 miles

offside rear tyre wall worn

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,339 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 38,339 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,737 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 31 Jul 2006 29,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

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 XHT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

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

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The MOT history for WG03 XHT shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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