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WL03 AVB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

174,033 mi
Last recorded174,033 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 AVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 174,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 169,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 166,865 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 161,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 161,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Linkage worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 159,581 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 159,578 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.84 actual 4.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis 30.cm trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis 30.cm shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 155,994 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 155,785 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 148,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 148,485 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged white to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 140,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 140,028 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 133,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 133,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,486 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,464 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 111,697 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 106,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,991 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 94,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 86,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,005 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 78,005 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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 68,451 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,380 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,815 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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WL03 AVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WL03 AVB, 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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WL03 AVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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