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S3 GNC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,552 mi
Last recorded155,552 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 GNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 155,552 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 153,195 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 138,422 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 138,417 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 128,635 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 128,625 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 117,494 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 103,197 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 103,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 94,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,109 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,853 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 68,668 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 68,668 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,519 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 48,771 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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S3 GNC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S3 GNC, 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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S3 GNC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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