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WL03 HLY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

150,611 mi
Last recorded150,611 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 HLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 150,611 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 142,462 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 142,459 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

damp round o/s/r wheel hub

Pass 4 Sep 2024 133,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2024 133,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2023 128,745 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 117,699 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 117,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2020 113,646 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 108,156 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 108,156 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,596 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 101,520 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,008 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,508 miles

original brake pipes corroded. slight fluid leak from rear suspension pipe.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,489 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

original brake pipes corroded. slight fluid leak from rear suspension pipe.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 74,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

slight fluid leak on rear offside suspension pipe

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,007 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,739 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 46,739 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,935 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,873 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 HLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 HLY, 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 HLY registered?

WL03 HLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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