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GU03 HMA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,479 mi
Last recorded160,479 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 HMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 160,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 156,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side steps corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general signs of under body corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2019 156,062 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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side steps corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general signs of under body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2018 147,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside under side step excessively corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 147,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside under side step excessively corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 137,816 miles

Oil leak ()

accident damage to offside rear

both door steps corroded

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 12 Oct 2016 129,717 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,310 miles

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

general signs of under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 108,759 miles

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

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

Oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2014 108,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2013 98,648 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 98,553 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,172 miles

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

ns door mirror glass taped to mirror body

reardiff and gearbox have slight oil leaks

Fail 15 Oct 2012 86,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

ns door mirror glass taped to mirror body

reardiff and gearbox have slight oil leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,591 miles

255/55/18/109h goodyear

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

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

very strong advisory that both rear tyres are worn to the limit (advise replacement)

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,467 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear o\s fuel filter damp

Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,644 miles

Oil leak

centre stop light not work

Fail 9 Oct 2008 53,635 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre stop light not work

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wiper blades split

Fail 9 Oct 2007 47,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,727 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,002 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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GU03 HMA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU03 HMA, 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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GU03 HMA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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