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DS03 GYG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,820 mi
Last recorded111,820 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 GYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,820 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underside heavley coatted

Fail 12 Jun 2024 111,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass is misty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner arch within 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass is misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner arch within 30 cm under arch and inner door arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on inner wing within 30 cm of abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment outer rod end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired on outer sill within 30 cm (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired on outer sill within 30 cm (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on inner wing within 30 cm of brake servo components (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre in poor condition inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired on outer sill within 30 cm (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

car chassis and under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2023 104,301 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexible hoses corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front springs base plates corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union into front flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 90,720 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 90,719 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,041 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

all chassis corroded

steering box damp

Fail 18 Nov 2021 90,002 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength gearbox cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

steering box damp

Pass 25 Nov 2020 88,573 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 88,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,274 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 81,945 miles

oil present play insteering

Fail 21 Jul 2018 81,983 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 81,970 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,571 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 777,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,243 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 79,537 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,635 miles

Vehicle underside and chassis heavily undersealed/waxoyled.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,804 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,208 miles

Nail in tread of nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,726 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,963 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 GYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYG, 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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DS03 GYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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