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GF03 LVG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,213 mi
Last recorded139,213 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 LVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 139,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 139,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 136,011 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 136,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,973 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 132,973 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 129,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 128,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 127,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 124,441 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 124,441 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,111 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 4 Apr 2012 108,750 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 108,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,746 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 98,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 91,117 miles

Battery insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 91,089 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,291 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 67,610 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 LVG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

GF03 LVG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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