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GF03 FXW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,075 mi
Last recorded173,075 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 FXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 173,075 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cable tied to bumper (0.1 (a))

Offside Front headlight cable tied

various areas of corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

vehicle modified for off road use

Pass 20 Jun 2022 172,546 miles

modified for offroad use

various areas of corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Jan 2021 172,142 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 170,747 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT LOWER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play HUB LOWER BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY & PERISHED GAITER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive HALF SHAFT OUTER SEAL LEAKING - NOT ONTO BRAKE COMPONENTS . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ACROSS REAR OF SUSPENSION CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES CORRODED BY SPRING TOP MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 170,685 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail BRACKET HOLE WORN BIG THROUGH LOOSE ATTACHMENT (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT LOWER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play HUB LOWER BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY & PERISHED GAITER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive HALF SHAFT OUTER SEAL LEAKING - NOT ONTO BRAKE COMPONENTS . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ACROSS REAR OF SUSPENSION CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES CORRODED BY SPRING TOP MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 163,874 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Nearside step brackets in poor condition

Offside Front anti ball joint jacket in poor condition

Offside Front seat belt in poor condition

Offside Front top ball joint has slight play

Offside Front top ball joint has slight play

Offside step brackets in poor condition

hand brake effort just made 17%

hand brake lever has slight play

steering getting stiff

Fail 22 Jan 2019 163,874 miles

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached steering box ,drop arm nut lose or well worn ? (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Nearside step brackets in poor condition

Offside Front anti ball joint jacket in poor condition

Offside Front seat belt in poor condition

Offside Front top ball joint has slight play

Offside Front top ball joint has slight play

Offside step brackets in poor condition

hand brake effort just made 17%

hand brake lever has slight play

steering getting stiff

Pass 14 Dec 2017 155,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber flange cracked ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 147,198 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 136,840 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 123,677 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 111,056 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 111,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 97,735 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 87,092 miles

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

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

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

signs off old diesel leak,drying up no signs off leaking with engine running,avise customer to keep under observation

Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,687 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,349 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,778 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,303 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 27,959 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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GF03 FXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF03 FXW, 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 GF03 FXW registered?

GF03 FXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is GF03 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 FXW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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