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WK03 VGG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,174 mi
Last recorded120,174 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 120,174 miles

Body component insecure rear step fallen off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking x2 (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 119,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

chassis very rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 118,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 117,250 miles

rear step ram mounting heavily corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 115,661 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

under body/chassis have surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2016 115,661 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

under body/chassis have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 113,990 miles

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

both rear tyres low

Fail 15 Jul 2015 113,989 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

both rear tyres low

Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,949 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2015 112,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,590 miles

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

corrosion to chassis,body moumtings,brake bake plates and exhaust

Fail 13 Jan 2014 110,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

corrosion to chassis,body moumtings,brake bake plates and exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2013 108,004 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,003 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,040 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 72,040 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,112 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,914 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 39,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,375 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,773 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 VGG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VGG, 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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WK03 VGG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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