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WK03 HWS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

277,471 mi
Last recorded277,471 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 HWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 277,471 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 277,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 267,739 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 267,739 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 262,798 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 257,656 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight bind n/s rear

Pass 5 Apr 2013 253,804 miles

Oil leak

the nsr and osr bump stopes are missing

the nsr and osr chassis is corroded buy not holed

Pass 4 Apr 2012 243,463 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 237,020 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 236,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 229,800 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 229,789 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear brake back plate missing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 215,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s wiper blade split at end.

O/s/r brake dust shield broken away.

Fail 11 Dec 2008 215,295 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 193,211 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 193,211 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 149,139 miles

unablr to check rear seat belts fully due to luggage

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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WK03 HWS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WK03 HWS, 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 WK03 HWS registered?

WK03 HWS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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