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WJ03 XKE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

174,947 mi
Last recorded174,947 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 174,947 miles

Fuel system component leaking Area of fuel pressure regulator-rear of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Lens damaged (1.3.2e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Center/rear chassis inner face (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside and offside of rear chassis rails (6.6.6)

Nearside Center/rear body mounting outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Quarter panel insecure

Offside Center/rear body mounting outrigger corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Quarter panel insecure

Oil leak Front of engine area ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 164,464 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.3.3b)

Slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 10 May 2016 164,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear chassis inner face (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.3.3b)

Slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 May 2015 152,394 miles

Both side rear wing lower support brackets broken/missing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

High level stop light not working.

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

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged/cut.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 19 May 2015 152,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both side rear wing lower support brackets broken/missing.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

High level stop light not working.

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

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

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged/cut.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,933 miles

High level stop light not working.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside rear lamp lens damaged.

Fail 10 Mar 2014 135,933 miles

High level stop light not working.

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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

Offside rear lamp lens damaged.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 123,602 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Heavy surface corrosion on centre/rear chassis, both sides.

High level stop light not working.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside corner of rear bumper damaged, temporary repair.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 123,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Heavy surface corrosion on centre/rear chassis, both sides.

High level stop light not working.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside corner of rear bumper damaged, temporary repair.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 112,262 miles

Centre rear stop light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 112,262 miles

Centre rear stop light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,699 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded.

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

Signs of slight fuel leak rear of engine area.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 97,699 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded.

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Signs of slight fuel leak rear of engine area.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,345 miles

Nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Mar 2010 87,049 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,147 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight leak from steering box

Fail 17 Mar 2009 72,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight stearing box leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,639 miles

both wipers slightly torn

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

offside rear reverse light lens broken

Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 XKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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