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WK03 VFL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,067 mi
Last recorded75,067 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 VFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 75,067 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 75,067 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced center bracket (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,467 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,172 miles

Advise rear seats and seat belt removed at the time of test

Fail 23 Dec 2021 71,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30 cm of front trailing arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Advise rear seats and seat belt removed at the time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,746 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,021 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 59,660 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 56,381 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,632 miles

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 49,956 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 46,310 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 43,828 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 40,888 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 37,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,896 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 33,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 32,163 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 29,762 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 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)

Pass 25 May 2006 27,358 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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WK03 VFL 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 85.7%.

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 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 WK03 VFL, 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 WK03 VFL registered?

WK03 VFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WK03 VFL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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