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GV03 NPY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,665 mi
Last recorded166,665 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 166,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 163,977 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 168,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 168,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 165,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear chassis badly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 165,162 miles

headlights misted

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2020 165,162 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlights misted

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2019 162,330 miles

rear chassis and outriggers corroded

some play steering box

wipers poor

Fail 15 Apr 2019 162,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear chassis and outriggers corroded

some play steering box

wipers poor

Pass 11 Apr 2018 159,581 miles

rear chassis and outriggers badly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 159,576 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis at upper shock absorber mount marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock absorber mounting marked (6.1.B.2)

rear chassis and outriggers badly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 157,737 miles

front number plate faded

oil leaks

rear chassis and outriggers corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play offside front track rod end

Fail 7 Apr 2017 157,737 miles

Fuel system component leaking offside rear filter (7.2.3)

front number plate faded

oil leaks

rear chassis and outriggers corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 8 Apr 2016 155,474 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear outriggers corroded

nraeside front lower ball joint rubber perished

offside rear tyre very low inner edge scuffed and nearly on wear bars

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

slight leak both front shock absorbers

slight play nearside front track rod end

Fail 4 Apr 2016 155,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ontop off chassis marked (3.6.B.2c)

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 Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis marked (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid low

exhaust corroded

front and rear outriggers corroded

nraeside front lower ball joint rubber perished

offside rear tyre very low inner edge scuffed and nearly on wear bars

oil leak

rear brake pads very low

rear chassis corroded

slight leak both front shock absorbers

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 7 Apr 2015 152,997 miles

engine area oil leak

brake fluid low

offside rear tyre side wall damaged and worn on edges

rear brake pads low

rear chassis members corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 150,524 miles

brake fluid low

engine area oil leak

rear brake pads very low

rear chassis corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres perished

slight leak both front shock absorbers

Fail 3 Apr 2014 150,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

brake fluid low

engine area oil leak

rear brake pads very low

rear chassis corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres perished

slight leak both front shock absorbers

Pass 5 Apr 2013 145,993 miles

engine area oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Apr 2013 145,990 miles

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

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

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

engine area oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 137,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cooling fan running all the time

internal headlamp adjusters not working

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2010 122,031 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre 2-3mm

offside front tyre 2-3mm and badly worn inner edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear pads low

some play steering box

wipers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2009 108,763 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and side walls

Fail 28 Oct 2009 108,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges and side walls

Pass 23 Oct 2008 94,312 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 94,307 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nsr bump stop missing

rear wiper blade poor condition

slight oil leak to transfer box

slight oilleak to back of engine

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,620 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

transmission box oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 80,325 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,742 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 58,742 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 NPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 NPY, 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 NPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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