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GM03 HVC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,680 mi
Last recorded94,680 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front aftermarket DRL is hanging loose

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

Traction control light on

Fail 4 Dec 2018 94,677 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front aftermarket DRL is hanging loose

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

Traction control light on

Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,667 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,032 miles

Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on diff (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chasis legs and inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2017 85,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on diff (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chasis legs and inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,984 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 80,984 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,473 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 77,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,411 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 73,411 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,181 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 66,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,182 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 60,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,962 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,553 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,174 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 48,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,707 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has two nails in it

Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,720 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,720 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 HVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HVC, 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 HVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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