MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ECU insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lights (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking Box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light to the rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
chassis rusty
dampness at fuel filter area
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
chassis rusty
dampness at fuel filter area
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
chassis rusty
dampness at fuel filter
near side rear brake back plate rusty
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake back plate rusty
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
chassis rusty
dampness at fuel filter
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
high level brake light not working
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GV03 FDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GV03 FDK, 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 FDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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