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WP03 FXU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

150,844 mi
Last recorded150,844 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 150,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 14 Oct 2025 148,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 145,914 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 143,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 139,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 139,638 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 136,360 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 132,375 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 128,664 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 128,664 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 128,547 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass on both sides held on with temporary repair which obstructs some of the view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 122,900 miles

Both Headlights Insecure

Nearside Front Non Obligatory Mirror Insecure/ Temporary Repair Carried Out

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting Tread/ Poor Condition/ Various Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Insecure/ Temporary Repair Carried Out (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,153 miles

Body Damage Offside Front

Nearside Front Tyre Perished/ Poor Sidewall Condition

Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged/ Insecure

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

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 116,153 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body Damage Offside Front

Nearside Front Tyre Perished/ Poor Sidewall Condition

Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged/ Insecure

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

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,101 miles

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

Oil Leaks

Puncture Nearside Rear Tyre-LEAKING

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 110,090 miles

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 Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Oil Leaks

Puncture Nearside Rear Tyre-LEAKING

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 102,473 miles

Nearside Front Wiper Rubber Starting To Split

Offside Front Tyre Poor Condition/ Poor Inner Sidewall Condition (Splits

Oil Leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Idler Arm To Steering Box Seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyres sidewall starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2013 88,326 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

steering wheel cover fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,993 miles

slight power steering leak

Pass 16 May 2012 80,307 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 70,631 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,645 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 51,651 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 42,626 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,908 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,753 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 FXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

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

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