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GJ03 GGY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

200,140 mi
Last recorded200,140 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 200,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 190,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 187,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2019 143,529 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 131,246 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 126,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 122,151 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 111,693 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 99,250 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 99,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 86,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,512 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,165 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,565 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm...

offside front tyre on 2mm...

offside rear tyre on 2mm...

Pass 30 May 2008 66,807 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,327 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,815 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 54,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 54,871 miles

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

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 GGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ03 GGY registered?

GJ03 GGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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