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GL03 ZGV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,501 mi
Last recorded143,501 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 143,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 131,060 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 108,869 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 92,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,422 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 84,816 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Diff has slight oil leak at brake disc back plate

Fail 30 Dec 2015 84,815 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Diff has slight oil leak at brake disc back plate

Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,372 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,943 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 75,943 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 71,707 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 71,707 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 67,259 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,259 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,991 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,670 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2007 46,695 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 42,488 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)

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 ZGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV registered?

GL03 ZGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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