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WP03 FUV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,878 mi
Last recorded193,878 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 193,878 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 192,444 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 190,426 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 185,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 181,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 177,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 170,813 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 165,533 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 165,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 160,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 156,421 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 153,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 150,575 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 150,575 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

the offside rear axle bump stop is missing also the offside rear steel brake pipe is starting to corrode and a small plastic pipe was rubbing the nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 145,838 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 145,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Offside Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 13 Aug 2012 131,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 13 Aug 2012 131,441 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,462 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 117,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,560 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,793 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 70,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,316 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,427 miles

windscreen has cracks in it

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 FUV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FUV, 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 WP03 FUV registered?

WP03 FUV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is WP03 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 FUV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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