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GD03 OCN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,670 mi
Last recorded153,670 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 153,670 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 148,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 146,959 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 146,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not operate if sidelights on (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 144,442 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 139,262 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 139,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 128,820 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Pass 22 Feb 2020 125,570 miles

Chip in screen not effecting view

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 125,545 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front tyres perishing.

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 120,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 116,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,288 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 104,288 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,276 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 92,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,665 miles

oil leak at n/s/r hub

tyres are low on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,928 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,152 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,584 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 38,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,460 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 OCN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCN, 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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GD03 OCN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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