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BJ52 GNV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 92,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 91,988 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 90,086 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 88,295 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 85,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 83,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,746 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,670 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 78,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,795 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,209 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 66,387 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 63,213 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions so clean

n/s step broken

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,099 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 49,472 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,035 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 42,450 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,669 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 33,823 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 29,120 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,865 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 18,731 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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BJ52 GNV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BJ52 GNV, 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 BJ52 GNV registered?

BJ52 GNV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is BJ52 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ52 GNV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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