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CA03 GBY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,922 mi
Last recorded162,922 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 GBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 162,922 miles

modified for off road use

Fail 8 Aug 2025 162,922 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

modified for off road use

Pass 16 Jul 2024 160,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 159,068 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 154,573 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 150,374 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 144,418 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 141,556 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 136,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 131,436 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 131,436 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns off when brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 126,742 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 123,191 miles

Rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 112,666 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 108,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 105,297 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,165 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,131 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 71,053 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,676 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,698 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 39,597 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 29,914 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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CA03 GBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA03 GBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA03 GBY?

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What year was CA03 GBY registered?

CA03 GBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is CA03 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 GBY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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