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GM03 JLV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,339 mi
Last recorded158,339 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 JLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 158,339 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 152,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 142,587 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 136,637 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 136,637 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 125,479 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 125,479 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 112,724 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 89,740 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 89,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,769 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 50,488 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,250 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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GM03 JLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

GM03 JLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is GM03 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 JLV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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