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GP03 VMG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,610 mi
Last recorded94,610 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,016 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 90,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,432 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,474 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,632 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,348 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,755 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,091 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 55,091 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,547 miles

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Fail 18 Jul 2007 43,498 miles

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

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

all tyres perished and cracked † †cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall † †slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,727 miles

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

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

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 VMG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

GP03 VMG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is GP03 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 VMG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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