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WJ03 AYL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

237,583 mi
Last recorded237,583 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 AYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 237,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 232,931 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 223,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 195,565 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 170,308 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 170,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 144,002 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 118,485 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 73,507 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,698 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,200 miles

gear linkage faulty

offside rear leveling linkage deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,674 miles

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 57,645 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2007 52,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,821 miles

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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WJ03 AYL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WJ03 AYL, 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

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What year was WJ03 AYL registered?

WJ03 AYL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is WJ03 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 AYL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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