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GF03 ODU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,221 mi
Last recorded125,221 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 125,221 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 118,970 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 118,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 114,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 114,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 108,615 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 102,121 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,846 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 95,846 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 90,357 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,868 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,194 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 80,193 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,845 miles

Front steering drop arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,845 miles

Front steering drop arm ball joint has slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,651 miles

advise ,, washer fluid low

advise .. third stop lamp inop

advise,, oil leak on engine becoming excessive

advise..slight oil leak from transfer box output shaft oil seal

Fail 27 Jun 2014 58,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise ,, washer fluid low

advise .. third stop lamp inop

advise,, oil leak on engine becoming excessive

advise..slight oil leak from transfer box output shaft oil seal

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2012 47,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop lamp inoperative

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,723 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,548 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 35,548 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2007 29,313 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 26,166 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 ODU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

GF03 ODU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is GF03 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 ODU shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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