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WR03 VAH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

184,435 mi
Last recorded184,435 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 VAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 184,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 182,967 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through one layer, double skinned (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play between column and steering box (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 182,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through one layer, double skinned (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play between column and steering box (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 179,152 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 179,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wing (abs unit) (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wing (master cylinder) (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 172,374 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 172,353 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 166,223 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 159,525 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 152,896 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 146,834 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 146,816 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 139,079 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 134,236 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 128,892 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 122,937 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 117,968 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 111,478 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2011 104,747 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,535 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 89,535 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2008 82,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 82,393 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 73,529 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 63,014 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 VAH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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