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G4 ULR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,984 mi
Last recorded127,984 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 ULR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 127,984 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 125,521 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 125,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 124,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 124,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 121,618 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 121,306 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,226 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 112,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 101,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,693 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 85,933 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 26 Jul 2013 85,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis heavily corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,252 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,343 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,023 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,038 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,037 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,840 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,867 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,389 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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G4 ULR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 G4 ULR, 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 G4 ULR registered?

G4 ULR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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