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G6 DOW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,131 mi
Last recorded66,131 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 DOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 66,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 55,480 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 50,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 46,688 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,912 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 43,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,645 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 38,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,475 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s front and o/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,941 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 35,941 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,003 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 33,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,206 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,904 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,107 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 22,112 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 18,916 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,087 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,050 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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G6 DOW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G6 DOW, 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 G6 DOW registered?

G6 DOW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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