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DS03 GXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,003 mi
Last recorded80,003 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 GXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 80,003 miles

under body cover in under seal

Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,522 miles

under body covered in under seal

Pass 15 Aug 2023 74,463 miles

under body covered in under seal

Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,235 miles

under body covered in underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,852 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front brake hoses ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

compleat under body covered in under seal

Fail 18 Aug 2021 71,852 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front brake hoses ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

compleat under body covered in under seal

Pass 8 Aug 2020 69,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

chassis and under body and components heavily greases and under sealed.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,983 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight oil leak from steering box.

heavy under seal covering chassis.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,252 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,737 miles

Brake pipes front to rear all covered with grease

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle underside heavily under sealed

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Handbrake (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,394 miles

All front and rear brake pipes covered with greese

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake fluctuating slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,672 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,622 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,423 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Nearside front wiper blade worn slightly

Offside front tyre preasure low

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Offside front wiper blade worn slightly

Offside rear brake binding on slightly

Offside rear tyre preasure low

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,823 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,052 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,705 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,140 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 40,130 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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 GXX 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 91.3%.

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 DS03 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

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

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