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GV03 FDD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,470 mi
Last recorded166,470 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 FDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 166,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 161,569 miles

Most underside components covered in layer of mud.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Around sump area. Recommend clean and recheck. ()

Unable to access rear seat row in boot.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both rear chassis rails. (6.6.6)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 161,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Most underside components covered in layer of mud.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face damaged by worn pad. Recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Around sump area. Recommend clean and recheck. ()

Unable to access rear seat row in boot.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both rear chassis rails. (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 142,163 miles

Rear Both bump stops missing

Fail 14 Feb 2017 142,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Both bump stops missing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 138,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 133,835 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 133,835 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 130,292 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 125,315 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 120,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 120,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 116,822 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 111,226 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread (cords not exposed)

nearside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn loww

Fail 6 Jul 2010 111,193 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

cut in offside rear tyre tread( cords not exposed)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 106,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 98,832 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 98,808 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 86,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 70,770 miles

N/S front tyre has a cut in inner wall, we strongly advise a new tyre.

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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GV03 FDD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV03 FDD, 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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GV03 FDD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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