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RX03 GDY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,569 mi
Last recorded201,569 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 201,569 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 201,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 194,218 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 190,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 178,543 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

water in both rear indicator lamps

Fail 20 Jul 2016 178,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake warning light stays on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 156,750 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 137,956 miles

all exhaust system badly corroded

gear box oil seap

Fail 9 Aug 2014 137,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all exhaust system badly corroded

gear box oil seap

Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 110,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2012 110,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 101,299 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 101,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 90,913 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2009 81,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,663 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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RX03 GDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX03 GDY, 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 RX03 GDY registered?

RX03 GDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RX03 GDY safe to buy?

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