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A56 WGD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

149,866 mi
Last recorded149,866 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA56 WGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 149,866 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 146,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 143,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 136,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn, Rear axle steady bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 136,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Behind trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn, Rear axle steady bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 132,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle steady bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 130,692 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 127,042 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 123,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,219 miles

n/s & o/s front to rear on chassis corrosion starting

Pass 26 Jul 2016 113,423 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis corrosion starting need checking very soon

Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,590 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 77,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2012 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,108 miles

Foot pedals have been extended, but are secure and dont affect operation

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,169 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear diff seal leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,396 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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A56 WGD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A56 WGD, 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 A56 WGD registered?

A56 WGD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is A56 WGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A56 WGD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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