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LG03 GUW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,962 mi
Last recorded151,962 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 151,962 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 145,887 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUT RIGGERS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 141,732 miles

Offside Rear MIDDLE BODY MOUNT CORRODED

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 101,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS ,AIR BAG & SHOCK MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear MIDDLE BODY MOUNT CORRODED

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 135,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 130,481 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 130,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 125,857 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 119,266 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,641 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 109,026 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,374 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 92,833 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,342 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,837 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 81,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,885 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,758 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,282 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,705 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 GUW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG03 GUW, 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 LG03 GUW registered?

LG03 GUW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LG03 GUW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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