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G18 CDH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 CDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026
Pass 9 Jun 2025
Pass 7 Jun 2024
Pass 15 Sep 2020

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaving oil misting on inside of off side front wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019

general corrosion to rear

Fail 9 Aug 2019

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to rear

Pass 6 Aug 2018

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

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

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2017

Offside Rear mud guard bracket getting corroded

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

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

fuel filter slightly corroded

oil leak

some corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Aug 2016

Fuel filter slightly corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016

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

Fuel filter slightly corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015

front o/s inner pad wearing low

nearside front drag link has slight play in a ball joint

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,585 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

brake pipe to offside rear flex getting corroded

nearside front tyre getting low

power steering box showing signs of weeping

Pass 15 Jun 2013 87,582 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,092 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 78,227 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 74,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,304 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,275 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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G18 CDH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G18 CDH, 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 G18 CDH registered?

G18 CDH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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