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GY03 TKV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,553 mi
Last recorded181,553 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 TKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 181,553 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 179,349 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 175,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 171,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 166,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 153,344 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 130,494 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 130,482 miles

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

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

Steering locking device insecure steering box nut (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,087 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,706 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,295 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,534 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 59,519 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,631 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,898 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 TKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

GY03 TKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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