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DS03 GXV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,436 mi
Last recorded192,436 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 192,436 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 186,866 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 181,936 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 178,429 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 172,451 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 168,817 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 167,553 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 167,552 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 165,786 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 165,786 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 161,717 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 156,412 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 151,216 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 143,891 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 133,379 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 122,584 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 107,559 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 87,108 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 87,099 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 81,806 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 68,962 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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DS03 GXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

DS03 GXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is DS03 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 GXV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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