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WP03 FWG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,007 mi
Last recorded156,007 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 156,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 Jul 2019 156,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Jul 2018 145,878 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corroded needs wax-oiling

Pass 24 Jul 2017 139,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 129,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under side of vehicle coated in mud

Pass 7 Jul 2015 120,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear chassis has heavy surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2015 119,634 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear chassis has heavy surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,026 miles

damage to n/s/f+n/s/r tyre walls not to chords yet.

n/s mirror glass insecure.

Fail 28 Jun 2014 107,026 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

damage to n/s/f+n/s/r tyre walls not to chords yet.

n/s mirror glass insecure.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 101,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,345 miles

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2009 52,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,491 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 50,491 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,159 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 FWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

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

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