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GC03 GCO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,644 mi
Last recorded101,644 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC03 GCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and transfer-box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 101,639 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch under brake servo corroded (Marked in yellow) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking ACE pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and transfer-box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 100,198 miles

General corrosion to chassis

Offside Front ACE pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, transfer box & rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 99,530 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ACE pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 99,530 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ACE pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 97,520 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 95,883 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 95,883 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 94,896 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 94,012 miles

Chassis has light corrosion towards rear of vehicle

Offside Front Fuel pipes covered in grease wheel arch area

Pass 23 May 2019 92,097 miles

Light chassis corrosion rear of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Wheel arch area

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 89,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 May 2016 88,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 87,800 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 87,800 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All brake discs corroded.

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 87,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 84,465 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 84,465 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,129 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 75,128 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,826 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,203 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 59,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2008 49,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 43,892 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,433 miles

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

oil leak from rear axil

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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GC03 GCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GC03 GCO, 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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GC03 GCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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