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WK03 VHH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,219 mi
Last recorded154,219 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 VHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 154,219 miles

Chassis has various areas and degrees of corrosion at the time of test.

Front Inner wings slightly corroded at the time of test.

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 154,195 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Step sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Chassis has various areas and degrees of corrosion at the time of test.

Front Inner wings slightly corroded at the time of test.

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 144,759 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 133,045 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 133,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Water on headlamp lense (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 130,264 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to rear chassis

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Mar 2017 130,264 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front corrosion to rear chassis

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2016 126,407 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 123,661 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,798 miles

rear folding step corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 104,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake dust covers rusted

near side front brake noisey

Pass 17 Feb 2012 95,258 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 95,126 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

signs of damp around fuel filter but no leak detected

Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,392 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

offside wiper slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,834 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 24 Feb 2009 66,834 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,703 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 56,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,538 miles

Fuel filter slightly wet with fuel

Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,465 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 VHH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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