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GD03 TYC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

104,979 mi
Last recorded104,979 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 TYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,979 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,718 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 101,718 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,229 miles

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

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

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 15 Sep 2022 93,344 miles

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

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

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 21 Sep 2021 91,931 miles

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))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,854 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 89,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,877 miles

underside compeletly covered in underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,750 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,954 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,618 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,663 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,748 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,249 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,079 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 18,456 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 10,846 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 TYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

GD03 TYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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