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GJ03 HLV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,572 mi
Last recorded184,572 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 184,572 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on rod from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 184,572 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on rod from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 177,848 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 177,848 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 170,434 miles

Nearside reversing light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2018 170,425 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working when footbrake on (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside reversing light not working

Pass 9 May 2017 160,837 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Fail 8 May 2017 160,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 148,781 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 138,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen cracked, but not in drivers vision

Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

transmission has a oil leak.

windscreen cracked, but not in drivers vision.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 122,949 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

transmission has a oil leak.

windscreen cracked, but not in drivers vision.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,128 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 103,109 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 97,688 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 97,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,114 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 89,950 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 83,575 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 83,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,434 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 50,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 15 Mar 2007 50,743 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 43,732 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,732 miles

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

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 HLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

GJ03 HLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ03 HLV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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