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GV03 NPF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,394 mi
Last recorded146,394 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 NPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 146,394 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 146,369 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Windscreen tint too low (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 143,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area both sides slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 140,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 138,250 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 134,844 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 131,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 129,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 127,146 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 127,143 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached drag link lock clamp loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 123,964 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,565 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

vehicle has a very slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 118,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 112,993 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 112,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre is low on tread

Pass 14 Mar 2012 100,468 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 100,465 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 90,005 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,778 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,882 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,407 miles

CLATCH PEDDLE RUBBER WORN

HIGHT TONE HORN NOT WORKING

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,781 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 43,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,124 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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GV03 NPF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPF, 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 NPF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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