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FY03 GHV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,067 mi
Last recorded136,067 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 GHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 136,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 133,744 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 133,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 130,453 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 128,620 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 126,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,491 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 107,092 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear brake has slight oil contamination

Fail 22 Mar 2016 107,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear brake has slight oil contamination

Pass 17 Mar 2015 101,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 78,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 53,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,459 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,775 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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FY03 GHV 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 82.6%.

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 FY03 GHV, 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 FY03 GHV registered?

FY03 GHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FY03 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 GHV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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