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DS03 GYY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,136 mi
Last recorded111,136 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 GYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 111,136 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 107,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 103,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front bumper support bar badly corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

center exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 24 Nov 2017 103,482 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Front bumper support bar badly corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

center exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,962 miles

3rd row of seats not in use

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

both front bottom ball joint boots deteriorated

parts of chassis heavily corroded

rear exhaust join corroded

very slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 18 Aug 2015 99,962 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

3rd row of seats not in use

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

both front bottom ball joint boots deteriorated

parts of chassis heavily corroded

rear exhaust join corroded

small split in offside wiper rubber

very slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 15 Aug 2014 92,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear chassis rails heavily corroded near fuel tank , limited access

front chassis tube under radiator corroded

rear seats not in use

Fail 14 Aug 2014 92,521 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear chassis rails heavily corroded near fuel tank , limited access

front chassis tube under radiator corroded

rear seats not in use

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear of chassis corroded

rear seats not in use

Fail 7 Aug 2013 85,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear of chassis corroded

rear seats not in use

Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,567 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

seats in boot not in use

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,681 miles

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)

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

maximum free play in both front lower shock absorber bushes

near side rear tyre well worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,535 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR TYRES MINIMUM TREAD

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 58,917 miles

2x n/s/f balljoints have lift.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,917 miles

2x n/s/f balljoints have lift.

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,796 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 54,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,843 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,964 miles

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 21 Jul 2006 34,964 miles

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

steering box has slight leak, and slight play.

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 GYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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