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WN03 NEU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,185 mi
Last recorded167,185 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 NEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 167,185 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 162,248 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 155,564 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 155,556 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 151,768 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 147,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 143,509 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 139,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear airbag (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated not allowing a full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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 16 Aug 2017 124,427 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres are on 3mm 255/65/16

Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,690 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 97,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,145 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 86,152 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,636 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,407 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 103,898 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 103,898 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 53,575 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,613 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 42,613 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,891 miles

front wipers split but still clear screen

sidelight offside front fine on test but flickered later on

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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WN03 NEU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WN03 NEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN03 NEU registered?

WN03 NEU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is WN03 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN03 NEU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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