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GV03 FFM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

219,417 mi
Last recorded219,417 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 FFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 219,417 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 218,509 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 217,621 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 216,363 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 213,983 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 211,601 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 209,271 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 206,752 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 204,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 202,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 199,647 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 195,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 180,959 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 159,214 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 137,482 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 115,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 93,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 71,866 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 53,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,541 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 4 May 2006 33,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV03 FFM, 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 FFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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