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WR03 UZY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,814 mi
Last recorded133,814 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 133,814 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 127,454 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box front and rear diff and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 116,619 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust manifold blowing under load ( screech )

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed slightly frayed on edge (5.2.2b)

Oil leak engine, gearbox/transferbox, rear diff ()

Rear ACE system pipes very rusty

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 116,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust manifold blowing under load ( screech )

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed slightly frayed on edge (5.2.2b)

Oil leak engine, gearbox/transferbox, rear diff ()

Rear ACE system pipes very rusty

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,053 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wipers becoming worn

Fail 3 Jul 2015 96,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wipers becoming worn

Pass 3 Jul 2014 89,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

manifold gasget leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2014 89,115 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

manifold gasget leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,833 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 79,041 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

diesel leak

nearside front tyre is worn on the edges (NEXEN 255/55R18 V)

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

offside rear tyre is worn close to limit

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,045 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,850 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,176 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 53,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,640 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 44,640 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,724 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,284 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 UZY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

WR03 UZY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WR03 UZY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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