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GF03 LVA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,593 mi
Last recorded117,593 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 LVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 117,593 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 117,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced filcth panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced filcth panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

surface corrosion too under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2023 116,541 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 116,541 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,763 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 114,713 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing within 30cms of abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing within 30cms of servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all flexible brake pipe ferrules are corroded

both rear seats are folded away

chip in windscren

corrorsion taking effect on chassis

engine gearbox transfer box front axle all have minor oil leaks

exhaust hanger has corroded off exhaust system still surcure

general corrorsion is taking effect on the underside of the vehicle

suspension pipes are corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 111,879 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 111,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 108,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,239 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 104,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,202 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,095 miles

windscreen cracked at lower part not affecting drivers view off the road

Pass 11 Apr 2015 93,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 5 Apr 2014 89,741 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers veiw

Fail 6 Apr 2013 83,142 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

General light underside corrosion to brake and suspension pipes

N/s number plate lamp working but dim

O/s/r brake disc corrocing and pads wearing low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 83,142 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

General light underside corrosion to brake and suspension pipes

N/s number plate lamp working but dim

O/s/r brake disc corrocing and pads wearing low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,168 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 77,086 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,062 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 65,917 miles

All tyre sidewalls perrished slightly.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 61,339 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,336 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,046 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 LVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LVA, 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 LVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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