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GR03 REA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

210,672 mi
Last recorded210,672 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 REA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 210,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various and covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 210,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various and covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 203,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas and covered with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 203,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front chassis holed and patch not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced x member at gear box (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front chassis holed and patch not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired holed and not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced x member at gear box holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn at diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas and covered with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 197,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside

Fail 5 Aug 2021 197,193 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 20 Aug 2020 192,636 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 185,021 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 176,202 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 176,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 167,841 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 167,839 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 155,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 155,648 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,002 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 131,002 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 131,002 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,231 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 120,231 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 110,213 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 110,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 99,479 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

rear brake pipes corroded

steering box damp

Fail 15 Jul 2010 89,593 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion detected at rear brake pipe

steering box damp

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,593 miles

slight corrosion detected at rear brake pipe

steering box damp

Pass 25 Jul 2009 79,510 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 79,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 66,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 40,804 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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GR03 REA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GR03 REA, 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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GR03 REA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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