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GM03 FVE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires13 Nov 2026

Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)

Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,286 mi

Last recorded118,286 miles

Recorded on12 Nov 2025

Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FVE

MakeLand Rover

ModelDiscovery

Year2003

ColourGreen

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail

Pass 12 Nov 2025 118,286 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 114,160 miles

Front front axle corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2024 114,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front front axle corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2023 110,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms connected to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms connected to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,625 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 107,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 105,385 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis nearside and offside front and rear in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 105,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis nearside and offside front and rear in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 104,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 102,455 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,085 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 97,796 miles

Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,233 miles

Pass 12 Nov 2014 93,592 miles

Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,576 miles

Pass 9 Nov 2012 87,678 miles

Pass 14 Nov 2011 84,564 miles

Fail 14 Nov 2011 84,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,588 miles

Pass 3 Sep 2008 68,919 miles

Pass 18 Aug 2007 51,520 miles

Pass 12 Aug 2006 36,438 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

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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GM03 FVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 GM03 FVE, 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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GM03 FVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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