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GF03 PDY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,454 mi
Last recorded151,454 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 151,454 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Joint. and system corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 150,313 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Watts linkage worn .

Pass 25 Sep 2024 148,728 miles

corrosion in chassis,sills,floors .suspension generally

handbrake travel on the limit

oil leaks

play in rear axle watts linkage

rear uj of front propshaft worn ,advise renewing in near future

Pass 30 Sep 2023 146,776 miles

corrosion around abs pump inner wing area -limited vision

corrosion underside generally

Pass 30 Sep 2022 145,513 miles

corrosion in brake hose ferrules

front number plate deteriated

oil leaks from axles

wear in rear panhard rod

wear in some suspension rubbers

Pass 15 Dec 2021 144,134 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 143,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

chassis legs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 141,989 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing under bonnet

corrosion to n/s/r shockabsorber

general corrosion to chassis legs

Fail 27 Jul 2019 141,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated axle oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle hub onto brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing under bonnet

corrosion to n/s/r shockabsorber

general corrosion to chassis legs

Pass 6 Aug 2018 140,617 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to n/s/r shock absorber

engine cover fitted

general corrosion to chassis

Fail 6 Aug 2018 140,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to n/s/r shock absorber

engine cover fitted

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 4 Jul 2017 139,020 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 137,787 miles

exhaust corroded

front bottom ball joint dust covers in very poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2015 136,516 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 133,866 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 128,169 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 128,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 121,550 miles

battery insecure

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear bummper insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2012 121,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

battery insecure

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear bummper insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2011 114,911 miles

hand brake requires adjusting

light misting of oil around steering box

Pass 18 Mar 2010 107,973 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,618 miles

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

brake pedal rubber missing

high level brake light inop

o/s/f door check strap pin missing

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,396 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 86,396 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

handbrake travel high

nearside front fog lamp lense broken

possible fuel leak around filter due to being damp

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 67,636 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 50,467 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 50,466 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

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 PDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PDY, 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 PDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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