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WM03 HSN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,582 mi
Last recorded117,582 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 117,582 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis crossbrace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 117,534 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis crossbrace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 112,935 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs corroded

steering box damp

Fail 6 Jun 2018 112,889 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre saw edge

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,494 miles

Front Oil leak axle seal ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion to chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 107,382 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Oil leak axle seal ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion to chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 102,762 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust hangers corroded

side steps corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 102,762 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust hangers corroded

side steps corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,686 miles

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Fail 10 Jun 2015 97,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,398 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 97,398 miles

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,099 miles

Oil leak

slight leak steering box

Fail 4 Nov 2008 62,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,864 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 52,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,500 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,490 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 HSN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 WM03 HSN, 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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WM03 HSN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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