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WP03 FXT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,449 mi
Last recorded149,449 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 149,449 miles

advise undersealing

Pass 18 Mar 2020 149,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 148,832 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

advise corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 5 Feb 2018 147,222 miles

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

advise undersealing

Pass 22 Nov 2016 144,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Propshaft universal joint worn at transfer box ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 134,160 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 134,144 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2014 124,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,706 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 111,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 108,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,135 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,207 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 86,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 71,601 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 71,601 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,490 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 49,783 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 49,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,114 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 FXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXT, 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 FXT registered?

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

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