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WP03 FXD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,743 mi
Last recorded168,743 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 168,743 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrsosion n/s and o/s chassis legs

Pass 26 Jun 2017 154,150 miles

Unable to adequately see rear brake pads to make an accurate assessment on wear.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 154,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Unable to adequately see rear brake pads to make an accurate assessment on wear.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 135,208 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 135,208 miles

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

Emissions not tested oil not showing on dipstick (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,281 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 117,281 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 109,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,660 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front diff oil seal leaking.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 84,668 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,753 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 78,983 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,005 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 47,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 47,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,787 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 30,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FXD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

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

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