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G13 GOS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,648 mi
Last recorded168,648 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 GOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 168,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 168,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 167,359 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 167,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 141,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 130,065 miles

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

all chassis corroded

nsf and osf track rod slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2021 125,982 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 115,886 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 115,868 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 108,147 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 108,139 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,513 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has small cuts

sills and braked pipes covered

unable to see brake pads

Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,024 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,030 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,116 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 85,331 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,642 miles

front number plate deteriating

Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,631 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,243 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 71,242 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,927 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 65,927 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,070 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 61,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,991 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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G13 GOS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G13 GOS, 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 G13 GOS registered?

G13 GOS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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