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GP03 RWY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

172,145 mi
Last recorded172,145 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 172,145 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 172,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 163,623 miles

O/S/F front bump stop missing

Fail 19 Jun 2025 163,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/F front bump stop missing

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 158,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 158,047 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades and wiper arms defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 149,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top arm joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Left bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 145,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 137,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 126,971 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,956 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 115,328 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 111,003 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 111,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,583 miles

all brake discs rusty and worn

exhaust very rusty

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

oil leaks

Pass 29 Mar 2014 101,999 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 101,578 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 101,893 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,267 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 94,267 miles

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 83,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Fail 30 Dec 2011 83,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Fail 15 Oct 2011 144,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s/f wiper smearing at edge

slight play in both lower front ball joints

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,678 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,678 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,492 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 62,409 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,463 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 57,462 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,974 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,275 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,411 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,997 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 RWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 GP03 RWY, 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 RWY registered?

GP03 RWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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