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GV03 NRN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,077 mi
Last recorded145,077 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 145,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under inner lower sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

auxiliary belt perished

rear fuel lines corroded

reverse bulb not working

whole underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2025 145,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under inner lower sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

auxiliary belt perished

rear fuel lines corroded

reverse bulb not working

whole underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 137,966 miles

under sided rusted

Fail 1 Jun 2024 137,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under sided rusted

Pass 3 Jun 2023 130,706 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 124,590 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 122,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 120,627 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 119,851 miles

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

coolant leak

marks to windscreen

rear chassis corroding

Pass 17 May 2018 116,305 miles

marks to windscreen

rear outer sill panels corroding

Pass 12 May 2017 113,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 111,777 miles

marks to windscreen

Pass 11 May 2015 104,516 miles

light surface corrosion to rear chassis legs

marks to windscreen

oil leaks

slight dampness to n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,661 miles

front brake pads getting low

off side drag end off stering arm slieght play

off side front track rod end wheel to wheel slieght play

oil leaks engin

rear tyres getting low in tread and lumpy

Pass 8 May 2013 86,936 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,653 miles

Front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 10 May 2011 66,297 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 66,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,764 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,079 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 34,922 miles

damage to nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,626 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 NRN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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