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C9 GWO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

206,778 mi
Last recorded206,778 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 GWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 206,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 197,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2023 188,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 181,244 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 181,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing next to abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 170,119 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2020 162,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2018 157,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2018 156,521 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 143,725 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 143,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of the front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear track rod end behind the wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of the front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working With position lamps switched ON! (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 136,842 miles

oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2015 136,838 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filter rusted

oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2014 134,836 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 125,662 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 106,109 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 106,621 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 106,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,976 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 81,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,821 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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C9 GWO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C9 GWO, 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 C9 GWO registered?

C9 GWO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is C9 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 GWO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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