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YY03 GDX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,894 mi
Last recorded144,894 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 GDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 144,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 141,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 138,647 miles

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

off side brake bind

Pass 18 Feb 2016 131,545 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 123,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 123,692 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 112,266 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 106,416 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 99,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,404 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 79,320 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 79,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 70,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wipers slightly split.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 59,714 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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YY03 GDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY03 GDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY03 GDX registered?

YY03 GDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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