2003 Land Rover Discovery 4.0L Petrol · GY03 MXA
2003 Land Rover Discovery (4.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 92,905 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY03 MXA Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 92,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY03 MXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (GY03 MXA) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
GY03 MXA Mileage History
- 13/03/200624,014 mi
- 13/03/200624,014 mi
- 20/03/200731,816 mi+7,802 mi
- 14/03/200837,337 mi+5,521 mi
- 14/03/200837,337 mi
- 03/04/200941,473 mi+4,136 mi
- 19/04/201044,758 mi+3,285 mi
- 15/04/201148,050 mi+3,292 mi
- 30/07/201257,795 mi+9,745 mi
- 13/09/201362,161 mi+4,366 mi
- 13/11/201362,322 mi+161 mi
- 10/11/201472,563 mi+10,241 mi
- 24/10/201575,944 mi+3,381 mi
- 02/11/201676,137 mi+193 mi
- 23/11/201777,262 mi+1,125 mi
- 07/11/201881,612 mi+4,350 mi
- 07/11/201881,612 mi
- 20/11/201985,986 mi+4,374 mi
- 27/10/202087,100 mi+1,114 mi
- 29/10/202087,104 mi+4 mi
- 23/09/202187,339 mi+235 mi
- 03/01/202389,031 mi+1,692 mi
- 03/01/202389,031 mi
- 27/03/202490,221 mi+1,190 mi
- 28/03/202490,221 mi
- 17/03/202591,844 mi+1,623 mi
- 18/03/202591,844 mi
- 07/04/202692,902 mi+1,058 mi
- 01/05/202692,905 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,422 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug connector, causing rough running, misfires and potential ECU damage.
- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
Self-levelling suspension (SLS) air bags perish and compressors fail. The ACE system leaks from corroded pipes, causing handling issues and expensive repairs.
- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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