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PA03 GUW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,996 mi
Last recorded76,996 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 GUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,996 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,094 miles

number plate lights dim

Fail 19 Jun 2014 70,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

number plate lights dim

Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,592 miles

n/s/f track rod end dust cover showong signs of perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,791 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,456 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,056 miles

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

front and rear pads low

Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,416 miles

e.m.l light on

Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,339 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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PA03 GUW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PA03 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 PA03 GUW registered?

PA03 GUW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is PA03 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA03 GUW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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