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LG03 GUH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,374 mi
Last recorded152,374 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 GUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 152,374 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 152,374 miles

Fuel system component leaking above starter motor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering box big nut (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 127,597 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 127,597 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,944 miles

n/s & o/s chassis corrosion starting

Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,896 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis slight corrosion starting

Fail 13 Sep 2016 113,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis slight corrosion starting

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,994 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,620 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 102,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,146 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 98,146 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,701 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 92,700 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 85,836 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 85,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 79,090 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,373 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,031 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 49,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,751 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 29,908 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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LG03 GUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LG03 GUH, 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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LG03 GUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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