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GJ03 GFY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

211,671 mi
Last recorded211,671 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 GFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 211,671 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 211,671 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 208,433 miles

Exhaust condition

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam All bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Diff bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 208,433 miles

Exhaust condition

Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam All bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Diff bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 205,989 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slightly (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 205,989 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slightly (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 202,559 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 196,502 miles

255 /55 / 18 tyres fitted

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 191,696 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 185,822 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

minor oil leak from transfer box

Pass 22 Mar 2014 172,905 miles

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

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

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

rear axle leaking oil

transfer box front output shaft leaking oil

Pass 23 Mar 2013 160,561 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 160,561 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 149,599 miles

Oil leak

fuel leak

high level stop light not working

offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 137,670 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front fog light cracked

nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

offside rear brake discs slightly scored & pitted

offside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2009 117,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 107,364 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 107,364 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil level on minimum

Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,965 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 75,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,062 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,018 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 GFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GJ03 GFY, 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 GJ03 GFY registered?

GJ03 GFY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ03 GFY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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