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GP03 VKT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,710 mi
Last recorded104,710 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 VKT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,710 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 104,710 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,421 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,180 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,830 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 84,830 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,985 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 77,976 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 74,657 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,508 miles

slight wear in front propshaft u.j

Fail 30 Aug 2014 70,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight wear in front propshaft u.j

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,017 miles

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

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

chassie badly corroded at rear but not holed

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,448 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,525 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,366 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,366 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,596 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 25,596 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,782 miles

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

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 VKT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

GP03 VKT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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