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GY03 WHJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

255,910 mi
Last recorded255,910 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 255,910 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2011 245,367 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2011 245,367 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 229,899 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 228,492 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 120,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 210,055 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 206,083 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 157,086 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 WHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY03 WHJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY03 WHJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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