MOT Status
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147,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Light unit damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Light unit damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm to body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm to body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod dust covers are showing signs of deterioration (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens are in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both top ball joint boots are in poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both lower ball joint boots are in poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ACE suspension pipes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipes are corroded but unable to gain access to fully access (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has corrosion in all structural areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both anti roll bar mounting bushes are badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front drop arm ball joint dust covers are badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened both front suspension shock absorber turrets are badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes are badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective damaged showing a white light (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light show a white light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint to steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar link boot is badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod dust covers are showing signs of deterioration (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both top ball joint boots are in poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both lower ball joint boots are in poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ACE suspension pipes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipes are corroded but unable to gain access to fully access (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box has a major leak. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
cam cover gasket leaking oil
rear tyres on 2.5mm and slighty stepped on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both front wiper blades are torn on the edges
Centre exhaust box rattling.
Engine leaking oil. Suspect rocker gasket.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Possible exhaust manifold blow. Noise heard when reved hard.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GP03 RVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 GP03 RVW, 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 RVW registered?
GP03 RVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.
Is GP03 RVW safe to buy?
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