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SV03 GYE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,033 mi
Last recorded74,033 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 GYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 74,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 72,642 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,733 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,892 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 66,846 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,890 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,851 miles

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

n/s side step frame corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,366 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 51,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,818 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 44,687 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,996 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,222 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,488 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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SV03 GYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SV03 GYE, 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 SV03 GYE registered?

SV03 GYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is SV03 GYE safe to buy?

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