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WJ03 BLV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

162,026 mi
Last recorded162,026 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 BLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 162,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 25 Jan 2022 162,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2021 152,456 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2021 152,392 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 133,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing area corroded, near ABS pump

Nearside Rear Inner Mudflap mount corroded

Nearside step corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has small area of corrosion, outside prescribed area

Offside Rear brake disc dust shield corroded

Offside step corroded

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 133,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing area corroded, near ABS pump

Nearside Rear Inner Mudflap mount corroded

Nearside step corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has small area of corrosion, outside prescribed area

Offside Rear brake disc dust shield corroded

Offside step corroded

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 131,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing area has minor corrosion near ABS control module

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has small area of corrosion outside prescribed area

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

Rear wiper blade worn out

running boards have corroded mounts

Pass 6 Jul 2017 130,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front inner wing area viewed under bonnet has a small area of corrosion

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake has slightly restricted free movement

nearside and offside running boards are corroded on mounts, but remain secure

Fail 29 Jun 2017 130,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mounting area on outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front inner wing area viewed under bonnet has a small area of corrosion

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake has slightly restricted free movement

Offside Front brake has slightly restricted free movement

nearside and offside running boards are corroded on mounts, but remain secure

Pass 27 Jul 2016 128,151 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 128,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 119,630 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn

chassis rusty

handbrake performance only just passes test

Fail 6 Mar 2015 119,630 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

all brake discs worn

chassis rusty

handbrake performance only just passes test

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,558 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 103,558 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,910 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 94,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 94,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,790 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 84,790 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,774 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 60,774 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,154 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 36,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,100 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 BLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WJ03 BLV, 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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WJ03 BLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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