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SO03 GKV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

195,785 mi
Last recorded195,785 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 GKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 195,785 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Arm worn but still clearing windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension bushes are aged and perished but no wear or movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 192,259 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 189,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 184,797 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 184,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion repair to nearside front inner wing covered in underseal.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear dampness around fuel tank,possible fuel leek?.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 181,859 miles

Central rear seat belt behind cover but still functioning

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

light oil leak at nearside rear and offside front half shaft seals

Fail 21 May 2018 181,857 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear seat belt behind seat cover ( still functions properly)

Front lower radiator panel holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 mud flap mounting brackets holed and corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 176,168 miles

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing rear swivel unit (2.4.G.2)

all 4 mud flap mount plates corroded and holed

aux belt cracked

front bar under radiator hold and corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 170,850 miles

Nearside Rear diff oil leak at wheel hub

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and nearside rear mudflap mountings holed and corroded

front radiator support bar holed and coroded

fuel tank damp (shows signs of recent repair)

Fail 14 May 2016 170,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 55 18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked in yellow chasis leg where meets towbar anchorages (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 55 18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear diff oil leak at wheel hub

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and nearside rear mudflap mountings holed and corroded

front radiator support bar holed and coroded

fuel tank damp (shows signs of recent repair)

Pass 16 May 2015 167,682 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking in sidewalls (255/55/18)

front lower crossmember bumper support corroded and holed

Fail 16 May 2015 167,682 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking in sidewalls (255/55/18)

front lower crossmember bumper support corroded and holed

Pass 17 May 2014 161,379 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 161,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 150,266 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 151,478 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/rear backing plate deterated

o/s/front door mirror damaged

Fail 5 May 2012 151,358 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake backing plate holed nearside

rear mud flap mounting plates corroded

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 13 May 2011 145,617 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 7 May 2011 145,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 8 May 2010 141,161 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 141,141 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror damaged not affecting view to rear

Pass 8 May 2009 125,036 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 125,036 miles

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)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 114,121 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 114,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 101,910 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 101,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 94,466 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 94,466 miles

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

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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SO03 GKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SO03 GKV, 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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SO03 GKV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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