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S40 GAO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

136,443 mi
Last recorded136,443 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 GAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 136,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 127,031 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 126,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 112,459 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 108,722 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 104,163 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 93,925 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2019 72,840 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,540 miles

centre stop light not working

some damage to o/s/r fog and reverse light

Fail 9 Apr 2018 69,538 miles

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

centre stop light not working

some damage to o/s/r fog and reverse light

Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,488 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 59,488 miles

Fuel system component leaking valve at offside rear upper of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,972 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,168 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,455 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,686 miles

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)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,126 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade scorn rear screen

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,614 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,330 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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S40 GAO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 S40 GAO, 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 S40 GAO registered?

S40 GAO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is S40 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 GAO 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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