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FG03 GYS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,478 mi
Last recorded169,478 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 GYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 169,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 165,287 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 164,791 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022
Fail 10 Jan 2022 158,406 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 148,112 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 141,136 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,125 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 17,541 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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FG03 GYS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG03 GYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG03 GYS?

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What year was FG03 GYS registered?

FG03 GYS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is FG03 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG03 GYS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG03 GYS have outstanding finance?

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