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GY03 TNE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

194,411 mi
Last recorded194,411 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 TNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 194,411 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 191,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 188,027 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 183,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 183,539 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 179,468 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 161,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 155,056 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 149,031 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 141,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 132,635 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 132,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,626 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 119,292 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 119,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 93,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2011 83,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight fuel weep from housing on rear of cylinder head

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,600 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,584 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 63,584 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,296 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 23 May 2007 35,770 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 35,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2006 21,818 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 TNE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE registered?

GY03 TNE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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