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YF03 GCT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,952 mi
Last recorded134,952 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 GCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 134,952 miles

slight underneath corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2024 132,142 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 128,390 miles

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,140 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes that run across the rear chassis rails on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,825 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 113,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 105,248 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 95,846 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 89,438 miles

Oil leak Front offside ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,691 miles

both front and rear brake disks lipped

exhaust system in general is coroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,310 miles

Oil leak

both front wipers slightly deteriated

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,269 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,765 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres slightly out of shape inner edges 2-3mm

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 64,765 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres slightly out of shape inner edges 2-3mm

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,787 miles

Slight leak from steering box

Fail 14 Mar 2011 61,782 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,901 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,888 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,567 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor condition

steering box slight leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,232 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 40,308 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,130 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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YF03 GCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YF03 GCT, 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 YF03 GCT registered?

YF03 GCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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