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GM03 GJJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,470 mi
Last recorded88,470 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 GJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tires cracking on outer side walls + half flat

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front tire valve perished

Fail 5 Jan 2017 88,426 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both fronts (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tires cracking on outer side walls + half flat

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front tire valve perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,573 miles

BUMP STOP MISSING ON REAR N/S

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 81,571 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

BUMP STOP MISSING ON REAR N/S

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,037 miles

both rear brake pipes above chassis rail are slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 77,650 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both rear brake pipes above chassis rail are slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,749 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 74,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,699 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,271 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 66,271 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,480 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 59,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn and corrodded

rear brake discs worn and corrodded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,271 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 42,657 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2008 38,724 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,476 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 24,657 miles

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

oil leak

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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GM03 GJJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GM03 GJJ, 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 GJJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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