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WJ03 NPV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,689 mi
Last recorded178,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 178,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 178,662 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 172,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting corroded and strengthening plate has small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

Fail 24 Feb 2025 172,548 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by body mount marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose above suspension turret (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill by body mount marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting corroded and strengthening plate has small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

Pass 29 Feb 2024 169,967 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s lamps have moisture in the lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s by diesel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 169,967 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s lamps have moisture in the lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s by diesel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 165,403 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 160,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 153,125 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 145,014 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 139,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 139,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 133,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 128,582 miles

non obigatory mirror damaged

o/s/r bump stop missing

under side rusted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 128,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

non obigatory mirror damaged

o/s/r bump stop missing

under side rusted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 127,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 17 Apr 2015 127,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 118,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox pipes hanging down

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

rusted underside

Fail 25 Apr 2014 118,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox pipes hanging down

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

rusted underside

Pass 27 Apr 2013 110,109 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 110,095 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,667 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 86,716 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,355 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 80,355 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear number plate bulbs dim

unable to check 6th and 7th row seats and belts

Pass 21 May 2009 77,595 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 74,040 miles

centre row centre seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted

Pass 25 May 2007 70,224 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 67,197 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 66,188 miles

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 NPV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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