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WK03 VHC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,841 mi
Last recorded104,841 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,841 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 104,837 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head not fitted correct (4.1.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,731 miles

Front bumper support corroded

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 98,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper support corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,022 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Most areas & components corroded under vehicle

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 92,021 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both ( front & rear ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Most areas & components corroded under vehicle

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,542 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

chassis rusting front and rear

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis sections (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,045 miles

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

oil leak. body covers fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 82,045 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak. body covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s,n/s outer side runners rusting

Fail 7 Jan 2015 77,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s,n/s outer side runners rusting

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres have age cracks in wall

Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 68,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 61,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both door steps rusting

Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both door steps rusting

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,775 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,863 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,468 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 31,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VHC 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 61.9%.

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

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