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WR03 GLJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,194 mi
Last recorded107,194 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 GLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 107,194 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,278 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 101,278 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly and brake disc and pad discoloured

Pass 10 Aug 2018 99,357 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 99,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear chassis corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2017 97,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,377 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 91,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,255 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,599 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,610 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,628 miles

N/S Reverse lamp smashed

Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

N/S Reverse lamp smashed

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,517 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 61,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,947 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,987 miles

n/s reverse lamp smashed

Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,802 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 34,802 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,258 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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WR03 GLJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold 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 WR03 GLJ, 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 WR03 GLJ registered?

WR03 GLJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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