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WP03 FUJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,846 mi
Last recorded117,846 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 117,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 112,913 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside by rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,784 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all hangers corroded and tail section flange joint very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to flexy hose, unable to assess on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to flexy hose, unable to assess on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 106,447 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangers and flanges very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres old perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 104,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated siliconed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flange and fixings very corroded, Hangers / mountings corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have age cracks and stones in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,441 miles

Front ball joints have slight lift

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear air spring deteriorating

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 26 Jul 2019 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front ball joints have slight lift

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear air spring deteriorating

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,183 miles

Front Lower ball joint boots cracking

Front both lower bushes deteriorated

Rear exhaust joint very corroded (centre to rear sections)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 91,890 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust hangers rusty

Rear exhaust joint rusty

chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2017 91,890 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads low

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust hangers rusty

Rear exhaust joint rusty

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2016 86,048 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 86,048 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,982 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,897 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,751 miles

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

High level not working

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,462 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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WP03 FUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WP03 FUJ, 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 WP03 FUJ registered?

WP03 FUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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The MOT history for WP03 FUJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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