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WV03 DWJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

112,280 mi
Last recorded112,280 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 DWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 112,280 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s / o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 111,801 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 106,972 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 106,114 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 103,069 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,034 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,458 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,580 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,588 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,671 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,081 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,437 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 43,856 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,856 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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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WV03 DWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WV03 DWJ, 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 WV03 DWJ registered?

WV03 DWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WV03 DWJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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