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GX03 CUC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,179 mi
Last recorded103,179 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 CUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,179 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 100,939 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 100,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,162 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,667 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs

Fail 14 Feb 2018 96,652 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs

Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear fluid suspension unit slight evidence of fluid weep -no leaks apparent on test

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

slight play in steering box output shaft

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,474 miles

Front Lower both shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 80,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,542 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 73,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 64,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,845 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 47,770 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,618 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,577 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 34,577 miles

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

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

all tyres low on tread

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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GX03 CUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX03 CUC, 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 GX03 CUC registered?

GX03 CUC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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