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GF03 ODL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,032 mi
Last recorded165,032 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 165,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel needs adjusting

lots of surface corrosion on complete chassis

Pass 26 Oct 2020 164,057 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear back plates corroded

lots of surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 2 Oct 2020 164,038 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

lots of surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 1 Nov 2019 161,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 160,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect soft (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 160,578 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 158,562 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 139,545 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 138,979 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 121,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 103,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 83,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 58,838 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,184 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,908 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 ODL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ODL, 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 ODL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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