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GD03 XZA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,923 mi
Last recorded138,923 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 XZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 138,923 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 136,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 130,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Oct 2012 130,746 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Sep 2011 118,330 miles

Nearside 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)

n/s rear hub seal damp

Fail 20 Sep 2011 118,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear hub seal damp

Fail 5 Aug 2010 107,266 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2010 107,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,690 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 6 Aug 2009 97,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2008 88,712 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 88,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 71,184 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2006 50,935 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 XZA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZA, 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 XZA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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