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WJ03 FWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,857 mi
Last recorded181,857 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 181,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 174,851 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 168,254 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight play in park brake mountings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 167,400 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 165,162 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 161,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear chassis rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2014 153,413 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 150,464 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 144,742 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 137,940 miles

nearside track rod end dust cover split

slight play in offside front bottomball joint and rubber boot split

Fail 15 Dec 2011 137,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside track rod end dust cover split

slight play in offside front bottomball joint and rubber boot split

Pass 22 Nov 2010 125,400 miles

chip in screen

rear seats and belts not fitted at time of test

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 29 Oct 2009 110,680 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2009 110,674 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

stone chip in screen

wipers perished

Pass 11 Oct 2008 94,158 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 94,158 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 78,203 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 78,203 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Both front headlight aims out due to rear suspension hight...

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,620 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 71,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,534 miles

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

front and rear discs showing wear

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 FWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

WJ03 FWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is WJ03 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 FWC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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