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RO03 GVT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,796 mi
Last recorded168,796 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 GVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 168,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 168,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 160,009 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked in places

N/s/f tyre slightly cracked in places

Various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 149,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 142,018 miles

both front shock absorber bottom bushes worn

very slight play detected in o/s track rod end

Pass 15 May 2013 134,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 124,783 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 118,448 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 118,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front and rear pads slightly worn

strong advise front discs heavily lipped

strong advise o/s headlamp mount damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2010 111,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,830 miles

signs of slight diesel leak from engine.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,613 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 43,222 miles

Both front Tyres worn ion inner edges and are on tread legal limit

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

R R seat belts not checked seats stowed away

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,222 miles

Both front Tyres worn ion inner edges and are on tread legal limit

Oil leak

R R seat belts not checked seats stowed away

Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,610 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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RO03 GVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO03 GVT, 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 RO03 GVT registered?

RO03 GVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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