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GY03 MXB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

179,993 mi
Last recorded179,993 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 MXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 179,993 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel front hub has oil leak (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 169,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 169,093 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 167,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 158,994 miles

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension sensor bracket is corroded

Nearside step running board very corroded

Offside Cab steps insecure step/running board very corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 158,947 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension sensor bracket is corroded

Nearside step running board very corroded

Offside Cab steps insecure step/running board very corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 156,337 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 156,248 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 153,199 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 147,940 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 144,699 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside step in poor condition.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 140,035 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

under trays and sill covers /side steps fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 11 Aug 2016 140,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail near tow bar bkt (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail /tow bar bkt (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

under trays and sill covers /side steps fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 135,421 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 135,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 130,477 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 130,477 miles

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

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

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 121,692 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 110,721 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 110,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 101,651 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 101,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,775 miles

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

n/s rear bump stop missing.

slight leakage from o/s rear hub oil seal.

Fail 22 Nov 2008 83,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear hub has slight oil leak.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 83,846 miles

o/s rear hub has slight oil leak.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 79,896 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 79,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 73,845 miles

Various engine & Transmision Oil Leaks + Rear diff pinion Oil seal Leaking.

Fail 2 Apr 2007 73,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Various engine & Transmision Oil Leaks + Rear diff pinion Oil seal Leaking.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,260 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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GY03 MXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GY03 MXB, 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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GY03 MXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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