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GY03 WGZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,591 mi
Last recorded149,591 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 WGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 149,591 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 142,752 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles esp. at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 134,156 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis getting very rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2015 127,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 127,305 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 120,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 120,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 117,353 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 117,353 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 110,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2012 110,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,207 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 77,230 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 68,150 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 68,150 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,908 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,129 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 40,500 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 40,500 miles

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

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 WGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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