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WP03 FVF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

159,936 mi
Last recorded159,936 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 159,936 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 159,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 155,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 155,384 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Power steering oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension air bag and upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 150,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorbers upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 150,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorbers upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 149,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 147,295 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 147,293 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 145,208 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 24 Aug 2021 145,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 2.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank breather pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 28 Aug 2020 143,416 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 143,412 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 138,614 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak at pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear slight corrosion to both rear chassis legs

Pass 6 Jun 2018 135,942 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 133,745 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 123,221 miles

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

some corrosion to chassis

Fail 2 Jun 2016 123,209 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion to chassis

Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,226 miles

Oil leak

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

centre stop lamp in-operative

Pass 6 Jun 2014 109,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,546 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 96,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 89,558 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 89,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,846 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,665 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 72,660 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 63,072 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 54,296 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,289 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 46,289 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 37,064 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 FVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 WP03 FVF, 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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WP03 FVF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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