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WP03 FWF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

101,423 mi
Last recorded101,423 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 101,423 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 100,492 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,883 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 94,988 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,661 miles

Rear o/s n/s self leveling mountings cable tied on rubbers

oil leak rocker box area

Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,455 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 86,421 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 84,398 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,854 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 77,582 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,862 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,878 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,979 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,231 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 48,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,237 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,150 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,229 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 FWF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FWF, 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

How do I check the history of WP03 FWF?

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What year was WP03 FWF registered?

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

Is WP03 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 FWF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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