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GJ03 FFC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,594 mi
Last recorded200,594 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 FFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 200,594 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 182,699 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 165,448 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 165,100 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

All body mounts rusty

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking

Side step mounts corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 147,424 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 147,424 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 134,140 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 133,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

tow bar/rear chassis has surface corrision

Pass 24 Jul 2013 123,219 miles

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

rear chassis dry/very rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 111,845 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 111,697 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion too underside of vehicle

wear in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 16 Jul 2011 99,868 miles

front brake pads worn low

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

heavy surface corrosion too rear chassis

surface corrosion too o/s rear brake pipe in two places

Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 75,982 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades split on ends

n/s/r outer brake pads on min

slight surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2007 517,444 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 51,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,680 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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GJ03 FFC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GJ03 FFC, 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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GJ03 FFC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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