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GP03 BFX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

193,663 mi
Last recorded193,663 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 BFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 193,663 miles

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

light corrosion underneath

Fail 2 Dec 2022 193,663 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

light corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Dec 2021 188,805 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 184,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 182,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 182,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 174,358 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 174,358 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 164,638 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 155,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 144,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 135,368 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 125,303 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 109,313 miles

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

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

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

oil leak at front diff

Fail 24 Sep 2012 109,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak at front diff

Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,607 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre close to makers wear indicators.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,327 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,312 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 82,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,861 miles

O/S/R Tyre wearing low.

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

Slight damage to O/S/F headlight reflector.

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 65,819 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre wearing low.

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

Slight damage to O/S/F headlight reflector.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,686 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 47,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,624 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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GP03 BFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GP03 BFX, 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 GP03 BFX registered?

GP03 BFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is GP03 BFX safe to buy?

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