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GJ03 GGK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,266 mi
Last recorded177,266 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 GGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 177,266 miles

Underside coated in protective underseal

Fail 27 Apr 2018 177,240 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 167,209 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 167,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 166,478 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front & rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear chassis has corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2015 162,374 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 162,371 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 159,315 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 151,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 129,954 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,332 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 98,486 miles

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

oil leaking from transfer box rear output shaft, but not affecting handbrake performance

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,865 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 90,854 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,900 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,206 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,434 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 40,434 miles

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

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 GGK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GGK, 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 GGK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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