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GL03 GZV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,453 mi
Last recorded124,453 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 GZV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 124,453 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

Fail 13 Oct 2015 124,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2014 114,246 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,761 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

corrosion on rear brake pipes nearing excessive

Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,023 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,977 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,443 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,858 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 33,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,106 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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GL03 GZV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GL03 GZV, 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 GL03 GZV registered?

GL03 GZV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for GL03 GZV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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