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GP03 RWU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,334 mi
Last recorded151,334 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 151,334 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 149,111 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 144,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 134,550 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 134,535 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 124,207 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diferential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 124,207 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diferential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,418 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

Fail 9 Nov 2018 119,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 4 Nov 2017 116,190 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 116,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,254 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 111,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 102,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi end (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,586 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 96,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,699 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 88,699 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,829 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 80,819 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,094 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 67,094 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,859 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,382 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,382 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,156 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,563 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,432 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 RWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

GP03 RWU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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