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GW03 FAK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

285,448 mi
Last recorded285,448 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW03 FAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 285,448 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 278,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to chassis rails

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2023 269,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush starting to become unbonded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 258,328 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 246,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 May 2020 238,722 miles

Nearside Front drivers seat runners worn

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 224,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 214,550 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2018 214,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 202,570 miles

Offside front active suspension hydraulic ram lower bearing / bush is worn

Rear propshaft rubber coupling is cracking

there appears to be various oil leaks under engine

Pass 4 Apr 2016 187,066 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 187,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 176,911 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 176,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 162,274 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 162,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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GW03 FAK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GW03 FAK, 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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What year was GW03 FAK registered?

GW03 FAK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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