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GL03 ZGU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,380 mi
Last recorded137,380 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 137,380 miles

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

Offside Rear height sensor arm worn

front to rear chassis and under body is red rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2016 130,063 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 123,664 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,844 miles

offside rear hub oil seal leaking slightly,brake ok.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 107,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 100,489 miles

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Fail 16 Jan 2013 100,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 93,572 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

offside rear hub oil seal leaking.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,158 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 86,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 77,832 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 77,815 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,514 miles

rear nearside tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 59,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both wiper blade rubbers torn.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,098 miles

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

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

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 ZGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZGU, 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 GL03 ZGU registered?

GL03 ZGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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