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GL03 MYB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,288 mi
Last recorded176,288 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 MYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 176,288 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 170,016 miles

Steering box has a light misting of oil.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls are perished.

oil leak.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 164,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 9 Dec 2019 164,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 154,305 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front differential leaking

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

rear of chassis slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 145,536 miles

Front both lower shock bushes worn

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

heavy corrosion to rear chassis in various areas

Fail 20 Nov 2017 145,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front both lower shock bushes worn

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

heavy corrosion to rear chassis in various areas

Pass 19 Dec 2016 139,582 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 137,271 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 134,158 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 134,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 May 2014 123,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2013 115,090 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre perished and worn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,085 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 104,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 93,164 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 93,050 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,642 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,092 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,772 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,771 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,183 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 48,183 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge (close to legal limit)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,202 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 36,202 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 MYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GL03 MYB, 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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GL03 MYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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