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GX03 FUP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,201 mi
Last recorded192,201 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 192,201 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 185,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 179,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 172,717 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 162,728 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 162,724 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 152,187 miles

off side rear chassis rail starting to fracture

off side rear tyre inner edge worn and very close to legal limits

Fail 14 Aug 2018 152,185 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded mid over crossmember, and rear of off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

off side rear chassis rail starting to fracture

off side rear tyre inner edge worn and very close to legal limits

Pass 17 Aug 2017 140,422 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 140,421 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 122,082 miles

Offside Front lower ball joint noisy.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 122,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking back of engine (7.2.3)

Offside Front lower ball joint noisy.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,082 miles

Both front suspension trumphets slightly corroded.

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 92,082 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front suspension trumphets slightly corroded.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,325 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 75,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 60,818 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front tyres on 2 & 3 mm

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

Slight corrosion in rear exhaust joint

Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,307 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 43,977 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,183 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 28,368 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 23,404 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 18,584 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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GX03 FUP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GX03 FUP, 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 FUP registered?

GX03 FUP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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