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WX03 MYU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,520 mi
Last recorded166,520 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 MYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 166,520 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 164,011 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering shaft uj worn (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 163,082 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 163,082 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 162,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Back One (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 1 May 2018 162,521 miles

Oil leak front axle,engine,gearbox,steering box,front valance area ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front shaft rear joint ()

axle breather fouling n/s/f wheel

chassis widespread corrosion

dashboard/switches insecure

exhaust corroded

hand brake little reserve travel/poor

n/s mirror taped on

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r seatback insecure

rear discs corroded,rear pads worn

steering box idler arm balljoint play

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 27 Apr 2017 158,181 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear suspension low! Requires attn.!!

corrosion to under body/chassis rails

front shocks mist

nearside rear view taped

oil leak

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 25 Apr 2016 149,906 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 136,570 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 130,032 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 130,031 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 121,142 miles

FRONT WASHER JETS BECOMING BLOCKED AND WEAK SPRAY

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,708 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 110,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,741 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,676 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Rear diff. oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2009 95,675 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil leak

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

Rear diff. oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 92,670 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 87,442 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,837 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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WX03 MYU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX03 MYU, 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 WX03 MYU registered?

WX03 MYU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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