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GD03 RWJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,743 mi
Last recorded193,743 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 RWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 193,743 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 193,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Including TC MIL (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit missing Bump Stop (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking Hydraulic Pipe/Hose (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit missing Bump Stop (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Anti-roll bar hydraulic ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit missing Bump Stop (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Anti-roll bar hydraulic ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached Front Propshaft Rear U/J (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Bumper cover damaged

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

Towbar component slightly damaged Wiring Socket (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 184,268 miles

Both sides rear chassis rails corroded

Front anti roll bar hydraulic ram cover perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 172,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 170,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 167,979 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 165,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 159,634 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 159,574 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 150,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 145,765 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 RWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

GD03 RWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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