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GD03 EKY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

107,755 mi
Last recorded107,755 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 EKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 107,755 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 100,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear brake pipe at Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 100,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling radius arm on left lock (Lock stop missing from Offside front hub) (5.2.3 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear brake pipe at Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 95,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 91,331 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,218 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,918 miles

slight play on track rod ends

Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,722 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,026 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,658 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,215 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,190 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,470 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,787 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,985 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,276 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,145 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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GD03 EKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GD03 EKY, 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 GD03 EKY registered?

GD03 EKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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