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GM03 HJC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,065 mi
Last recorded151,065 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 151,065 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 151,054 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 147,330 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 146,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 142,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 139,102 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 136,048 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 136,040 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 132,303 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 128,872 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 124,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 120,515 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 116,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 108,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 101,696 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 94,180 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre lightly perished on side walls

small but deep cut to nearside front tyre tread

Fail 18 Feb 2009 94,178 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre lightly perished on side walls

small but deep cut to nearside front tyre tread

Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,680 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 77,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 71,044 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,488 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
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 HJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJC, 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 GM03 HJC registered?

GM03 HJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GM03 HJC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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