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SO03 GPK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,964 mi
Last recorded164,964 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 GPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2019 164,964 miles

Central Rear Body insecure BODY BOX SECTION HOLED AT BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced HOLED AND CORRODED IN MARKED AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering HOLED AND CORRODED AT VARIOUS PLACES,MARKED IN YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering HOLED BESIDE SUSPENSION SPRING TURRET (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED OFF EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE/CV BOOT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 157,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BUSHS ALSO SLIGHT DETERIATED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP ON SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BUSHS SLIGHTLY DETERIATED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WATS LINKAGE BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 157,120 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SPRING SEAT/SHOCKER MOUNT (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALSO LOWER BUSH DETERIATED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALSO LOWER BUSH DETERIATED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive FUEL FILTER/HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSI LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WATS LINKAGE BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 147,679 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 147,679 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 141,330 miles

CHASSIS HEAVILY REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED

Oil leak GEARBOX/TRANSFER ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 141,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

CHASSIS HEAVILY REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED

Oil leak GEARBOX/TRANSFER ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 134,757 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 134,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG BULGED/WEAK STRUCTURE (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS TORN (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 134,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded traling arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear of chasis coroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 126,010 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 126,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 117,043 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassis corroded

vehicle sits down slightly to offside on suspension

Fail 15 Aug 2013 117,043 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

chassis corroded

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

vehicle sits down slightly to offside on suspension

Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,830 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,830 miles

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

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 98,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 98,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 137,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 122,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 122,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008
Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,503 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,422 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 36,422 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GPK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GPK, 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 GPK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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