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G25 TMC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

138,836 mi
Last recorded138,836 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 TMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 138,836 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 138,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body insecure mounting at osr door area (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose! (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Outer both sides wheel arches corroded

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure mounting at front of front door area (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and osf axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 133,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion and vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2024 133,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate traction light too (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion due to vehicle age and has also been covered with underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2023 131,946 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,055 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 127,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Upper light lense cracked

Rear trailing arm bushes showing wear

chassis covered in underseal

exhaust rusting

headlight lenses misting over

high level brake light inop

Fail 12 Aug 2021 127,438 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Upper light lense cracked

Rear trailing arm bushes showing wear

chassis covered in underseal

exhaust rusting

headlight lenses misting over

high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chassis underseald

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 May 2019 123,867 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 123,716 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 121,405 miles

heavy corrosion on rear chassis and front inner wings

Fail 24 Apr 2018 121,405 miles

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

heavy corrosion on rear chassis and front inner wings

Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,194 miles

o/s headlamp lens faded

rear chassi legs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 118,193 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s headlamp lens faded

rear chassi legs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 111,354 miles

heavy corrosion on chassi

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,457 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 95,062 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 97,860 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 87,987 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 87,916 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2012 82,586 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 82,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 79,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear door inoperative

rear brake discs corroded

vehicle chassis and components covered in thick mud

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,338 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,218 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,432 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,702 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 48,089 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,891 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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G25 TMC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 G25 TMC, 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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G25 TMC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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