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WX03 UUM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,919 mi
Last recorded121,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 UUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 121,919 miles

Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front steering idler arm slightly play

Rear both sides chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,938 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 111,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal Missing (3.3.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,752 miles

Advise damp around power steering pump area but no obvious leak at time of test

Advise damp around steering box area but no obvious leak at time of test

Advise nearside rear outer sidelight inop

Advise sensing lever broken on nearside rear trailing arm

Advise slight play in drivers seat runners

Advise slight play in steering idler arm connecting rod ball joint

Advise trailing arm bushes deteriorated on front and rear trailing arms

Fail 7 Jan 2015 101,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Advise TC and hill descent lamps illuminated on dash

Advise damp around steering box area but no obvious leak at time of test

Advise nearside rear outer sidelight inop

Advise offside front tyre starting to crack/perish around inner/outer sidewall

Advise sensing lever broken on nearside rear trailing arm

Advise slight play in drivers seat runners

Advise slight play in steering idler arm connecting rod ball joint

Advise trailing arm bushes deteriorated on front and rear trailing arms

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,954 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,775 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,159 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,437 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,331 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 64,331 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,565 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 61,565 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,050 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,322 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 39,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,700 miles

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

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

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 UUM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WX03 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

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

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