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WP03 FXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,125 mi
Last recorded172,125 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 172,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear chassis both sides

Pass 2 Jun 2017 169,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 152,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 135,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 116,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 105,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 105,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 101,283 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s front tyre has damage on outor wall

Pass 25 Jun 2012 101,283 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre has damage on outor wall

Pass 13 Jun 2011 97,957 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 94,356 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 94,349 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,429 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,925 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 58,925 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,395 miles

oil leak

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 FXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

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

Is WP03 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 FXC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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