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WR03 GLY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,072 mi
Last recorded104,072 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 104,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 100,384 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis coverd in under shield.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 96,554 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inside and close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 96,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inside and close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 90,307 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 90,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,253 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,028 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,429 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,738 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,161 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,367 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,379 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,306 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,347 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 49,347 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 44,271 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 38,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 38,647 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,713 miles

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

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 GLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

WR03 GLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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The MOT history for WR03 GLY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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