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WM03 FXJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,638 mi
Last recorded128,638 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 FXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 122,518 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 122,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 116,626 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 116,598 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Body insecure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,656 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subfrome at rear and leading to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 104,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sections of front to rear brake pipes leading to rear brake flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,847 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,666 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,570 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,127 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,085 miles

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)

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,598 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,313 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 31,592 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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WM03 FXJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WM03 FXJ, 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 WM03 FXJ registered?

WM03 FXJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WM03 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 FXJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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