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WV03 DXE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

150,509 mi
Last recorded150,509 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 150,509 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 146,635 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 146,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod 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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 142,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 137,541 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 133,712 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2020 129,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 126,653 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 122,696 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 116,166 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 116,166 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play axle ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play axle ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play axle ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play axle ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 107,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play axle ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play axle ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play axle ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play axle ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play axle end steering pivot (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play axle end steering pivot (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play axle end steering pivot (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play axle end steering pivot (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 91,352 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,947 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 88,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,828 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 82,828 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 77,448 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 70,254 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 47,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,061 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 34,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,322 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,480 miles

oil leak

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 DXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WV03 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

WV03 DXE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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