MOT Status
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190,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear chassis corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear chassis corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front to rear chassis rails covered in undersealer
rear chassis rails slight corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
o/s & n/s front body mounts corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak very bad ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion very bad condition (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak very bad ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion very bad condition (6.1.A.1)
Centre Front Lower cross member under radiator, badly rusted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear light lens taped on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint also has play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Front Lower cross member under radiator, badly rusted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear light lens taped on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Both rear bump stops missing
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear bump stops missing
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
exhaust front silencer baffles loose
Additional braking device contacts damaged (3.6.I.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
exhaust front silencer baffles loose
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak at front diff pinion seal
oil leak at rear of engine
oil leak at t/box input
offside rear brake hose has slight twist
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear brake hose twisted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GF03 FSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 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 GF03 FSL, 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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GF03 FSL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 April 2003.
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