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WX03 XXG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,580 mi
Last recorded138,580 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 XXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 138,580 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 136,515 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 134,314 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 132,386 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 130,474 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 130,474 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 128,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 124,892 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 112,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 111,132 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 111,132 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2016 107,835 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,056 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 99,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 95,032 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 90,220 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,287 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 78,350 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 78,350 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,492 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 70,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 61,615 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 May 2008 61,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 May 2007 48,993 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 42,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,213 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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WX03 XXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

WX03 XXG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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