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WR03 GKF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,105 mi
Last recorded195,105 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 GKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 195,105 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis legs.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 195,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (front mounting point of trailing arm) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (around top of shock mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (by shock absorber) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (around spring mounting point) (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (nut on drop arm loose) (2.2.B.1b)

Engine oil leak

Excessive corrosion on front lower bumper support bar & bracket too chassis

Excessive corrosion on tow bar support bracket but not weakened tow hitch

Rear seat belts removed

Rear seats removed

Pass 29 Jun 2016 193,227 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on chassis

oil leak

slight restricted free movement on n/s/r wheel

wear & corrosion on front & rear brake discs

Fail 23 Jun 2016 193,203 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on chassis

oil leak

slight restricted free movement on n/s/r wheel

wear & corrosion on front & rear brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2015 185,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 180,308 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 180,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 171,609 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 171,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

front prop shaft u/j about to fail

Pass 11 Jun 2012 166,642 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 1 Jun 2012 166,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 153,422 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 153,422 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 144,797 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 144,797 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 133,625 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 133,625 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 121,879 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 107,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 86,551 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 86,551 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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WR03 GKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WR03 GKF, 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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WR03 GKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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