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HW03 GMZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,831 mi
Last recorded142,831 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 GMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 142,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 141,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light full of water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 139,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light full of water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 137,939 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 136,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 132,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 130,814 miles

engine oil level low

offside and nearside front brake pads worn to the legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,739 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 142,125 miles

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

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links worn

Fail 1 Sep 2015 142,125 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 1 Sep 2014 136,004 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside and nearside front and rear brake pads appear to be worn low, but unable to measure

Fail 19 Aug 2014 135,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside and nearside front and rear brake pads appear to be worn low, but unable to measure

Pass 17 Aug 2013 98,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 148,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 148,223 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 81,969 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 81,968 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,487 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 71,486 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,411 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 61,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,584 miles

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

slight misting of oil steering box

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,820 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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HW03 GMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW03 GMZ, 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 HW03 GMZ registered?

HW03 GMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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