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GF03 PFG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,758 mi
Last recorded131,758 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 131,758 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 130,323 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 127,700 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 127,700 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 127,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Oil leak ()

front bumper mounting bar corroded to excess.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,311 miles

front bumper support bar corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 116,022 miles

n/s o/s front windows tinted

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 114,166 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

General chassis corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2013 110,226 miles

active cornering enhancement fluid empty tank .futher inv required.

corrosion on both front to rear metal brake pipes advise.

front & rear discs corroded

o/s/f seat eletrics inop for adjustment.

o/s/r fog lense slight cracked advise

slight misting of hydraulic fluid & lines corroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

various oil leaks , engine / gear box / diffs front & rear .

Pass 5 Jun 2012 103,078 miles

Auto gearbox oil temperature too high light on

Electronic fault with auto gearbox lights flashing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Oil leak from O/S of front axle

Fail 4 Jun 2012 103,077 miles

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

Auto gearbox oil temperature too high light on

Electronic fault with auto gearbox lights flashing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Oil leak from O/S of front axle

Pass 23 May 2011 91,301 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 91,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,234 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,120 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 60,823 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 50,427 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,219 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,131 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 PFG 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 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 PFG, 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 PFG registered?

GF03 PFG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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