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GF03 PWX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,413 mi
Last recorded174,413 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 174,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 174,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 173,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 171,590 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear chassis rails corroded slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2017 166,221 miles

Centre stop light not working

Chassis corroded at rear

Dampness around steering box

Exhaust joints corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel pump noisy

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint - on limit

Slight play in n/s/f rear most track rod end ball joint

Fail 25 Oct 2017 166,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre stop light not working

Chassis corroded at rear

Dampness around steering box

Exhaust joints corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel pump noisy

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint - on limit

Slight play in n/s/f rear most track rod end ball joint

n/s/r tyre valve appears to be leaking air - was wet

Pass 5 Oct 2016 162,106 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 162,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 153,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Sep 2015 153,127 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2014 146,057 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 145,613 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 128,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 128,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 126,111 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 113,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 98,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,970 miles

off side front tyre edges wearing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,055 miles

damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,496 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 55,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,800 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 49,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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 PWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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