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WP03 FVX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,486 mi
Last recorded203,486 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 203,486 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 202,090 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 202,085 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam doesn't stay on (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Offside Front low brake pads

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Prop shaft rubber flange worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 189,153 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 170,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 170,687 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 160,428 miles

NSR BUMP STOP MISSING

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

OSR BUMP STOP MISSING

osf bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jun 2013 151,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 137,807 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear inner wheel has a slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 123,393 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 108,580 miles

slight end float in steering box drop arm

Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,803 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,048 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 47,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil at offside of cylender head

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 FVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

WP03 FVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for WP03 FVX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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