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WJ03 FVZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,909 mi
Last recorded139,909 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 FVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 139,909 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 139,895 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 137,579 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,297 miles

Surface corrosion forming on underside, chassis and some suspension components.

Pass 3 Feb 2023 135,074 miles

Surface corrosion forming on some underside and some suspension components.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 132,861 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 129,483 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 122,400 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,655 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 104,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,234 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,507 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 78,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,959 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 64,319 miles

small splits in front wipers

Fail 22 May 2013 64,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

small splits in front wipers

Pass 18 May 2012 54,940 miles

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

engine oil on minimum

Fail 16 May 2012 54,940 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 20 May 2011 76,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 76,861 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 69,147 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 69,147 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 38,786 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 38,786 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 34,928 miles

n/s front tyre at 1.6mm limit

o/s front tyre at 2.0mm

Pass 24 May 2007 29,808 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,083 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

plenum filter split

rear wiper blade split

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 FVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVZ, 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 WJ03 FVZ registered?

WJ03 FVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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