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WP52 GVM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,457 mi
Last recorded98,457 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 GVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,457 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 91,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint on limits (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 86,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint on limits (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 79,757 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,430 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 71,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,728 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to crack on the outer sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,490 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)

both front tyres are slightly perishing

o/s/r tyre is slightly feathered

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,210 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,319 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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WP52 GVM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WP52 GVM, 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 WP52 GVM registered?

WP52 GVM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is WP52 GVM safe to buy?

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