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WR03 GKZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,500 mi
Last recorded123,500 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 GKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 123,500 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 123,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 116,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 111,307 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 111,307 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 108,249 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 101,509 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 106,568 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 105,646 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,559 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2016 94,585 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 90,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,247 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,644 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,224 miles

slight leak from n/s rear axle seal.

Fail 13 Mar 2010 53,990 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

slight leak from n/s rear axle seal.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,666 miles

slight oil leak from n/s rear axle seal.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,031 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 27,031 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,348 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WR03 GKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR03 GKZ registered?

WR03 GKZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is WR03 GKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 GKZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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