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GJ03 TXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

164,579 mi
Last recorded164,579 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 TXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 164,579 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 160,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 155,599 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 150,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 144,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 140,053 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2018 133,424 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 123,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 114,972 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 114,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 105,163 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 105,163 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 97,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight dampness around steering box

Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,236 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,073 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,229 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,191 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,502 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,966 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 TXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

GJ03 TXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ03 TXC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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