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GY03 TGV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,290 mi
Last recorded105,290 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 TGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 105,290 miles

Front both front tyres sidewall condition

Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,717 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 104,672 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,504 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,755 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,797 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 81,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 77,013 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

front diff oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre at 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,612 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 45,324 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

FRONT DIFF LEAKING

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

REAR DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,072 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 TGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GY03 TGV, 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 GY03 TGV registered?

GY03 TGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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