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DS03 GXR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,650 mi
Last recorded72,650 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 GXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2019 72,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by nearside rear airbag (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed within 30cm of a anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by nearside rear airbag (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed within 30cm of a anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seatbelt on wheel arch seriously reduced in weakness (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rails rear side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rails rear side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,580 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 69,577 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,446 miles

surface chassis corrosion both sides rear

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,960 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,584 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,192 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,241 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,526 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,736 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 29,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,019 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,175 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 17,175 miles

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

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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DS03 GXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DS03 GXR, 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 DS03 GXR registered?

DS03 GXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DS03 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 GXR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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