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MP03 GWD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

198,067 mi
Last recorded198,067 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 GWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 198,067 miles

Nearside Rear Lower light unit damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advance corrosion on both rear chassis legs by tow bar mounts

advance corrosion on rear of chassis

corrosion on both front inner wheel arches

Fail 27 Jan 2022 198,046 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower light unit damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advance corrosion on both rear chassis legs by tow bar mounts

advance corrosion on rear of chassis

corrosion on both front inner wheel arches

Pass 14 Jan 2021 193,478 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Light cluster damaged

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded advise

Rear Offside and nearside chassis muddy and heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 183,864 miles

Chassis corroded

Front body mount/chassis heavy corrosion

Handbrake travel long

Oil leak

Power steering box fluid stains

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2020 183,818 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

Front body mount/chassis heavy corrosion

Handbrake travel long

Oil leak

Power steering box fluid stains

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2019 164,746 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General chassis corrosion to underside

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2019 164,746 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear tow bar and body mounting prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General chassis corrosion to underside

Park brake little reserve travel

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2018 147,299 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Possible fuel stain around gearbox

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

Rear chassis starting to corrode

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 130,133 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 112,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,050 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,554 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,734 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 42,861 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,624 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,689 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,053 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 25,962 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,962 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 22,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,427 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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MP03 GWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 MP03 GWD, 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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MP03 GWD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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