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GF03 LVW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

264,686 mi
Last recorded264,686 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 LVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 264,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 248,982 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 231,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 223,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside floor pans corroded

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

Rear prop shaft donut perished

Pass 13 Oct 2021 222,012 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 210,656 miles

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

rear seats removed

Fail 8 Aug 2020 210,656 miles

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

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

rear seats removed

Pass 19 Oct 2018 195,729 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 185,292 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 180,839 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 175,816 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 170,873 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 160,067 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 144,539 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 123,037 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 102,232 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 102,232 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2008 81,028 miles

Offside front damper lower bush perishing and starting to de-bond.

Slight play in nearside steering drag link ball joint.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,612 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,464 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 LVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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