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WL03 BHW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,097 mi
Last recorded159,097 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 BHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 159,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 155,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 145,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear fuel filter mounting weak

Fail 14 Jun 2024 145,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter mounting weak

Pass 13 Jun 2023 132,837 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 132,837 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured D bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 131,801 miles

Front covered in underseal

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear covered in underseal

Pass 1 Jun 2021 129,087 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2020 122,933 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 122,933 miles

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 120,095 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 112,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 112,837 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,302 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,312 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 99,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,079 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 83,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,225 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 78,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,360 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,196 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,363 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 63,358 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 52,657 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 52,657 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,842 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,085 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 BHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BHW, 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 BHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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