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WL03 HLU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

146,241 mi
Last recorded146,241 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 HLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 146,241 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 142,030 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 30 May 2023 137,740 miles

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

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2022 131,652 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 125,188 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 118,463 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,795 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 111,980 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 111,979 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part front brake hoses rubbing on wheels on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,092 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 110,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 110,043 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 110,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 105,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine timing cover access bung insecure

rear seats 6 & 7 not fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

engine timing cover access bung insecure

rear seats 6 & 7 not fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,410 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 89,664 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,664 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 79,370 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 68,080 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,345 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,093 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,851 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 29,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 HLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLU, 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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What year was WL03 HLU registered?

WL03 HLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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