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RX03 GGF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,660 mi
Last recorded126,660 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 GGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 126,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 122,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush splitting (BORDERLINE) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 120,725 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 118,103 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 114,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 110,722 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 108,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 105,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper roll bar link dust cover very slight perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2018 101,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,390 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING & WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,432 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,702 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 90,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,624 miles

Height sensor linkage loose on offside rear trailing arm.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,553 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Jul 2011 74,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,251 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,827 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 59,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 59,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 48,323 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,197 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,486 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 GGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RX03 GGF, 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 GGF registered?

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

Is RX03 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 GGF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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