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G5 TAX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

146,176 mi
Last recorded146,176 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 TAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 146,176 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 142,340 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower axle ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower axle ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 138,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [on the limit ] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 135,510 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 133,345 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 130,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 126,720 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 121,954 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,973 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,013 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,671 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,479 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,510 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,544 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,153 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,366 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,700 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 32,174 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 32,174 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G5 TAX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G5 TAX, 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 G5 TAX registered?

G5 TAX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for G5 TAX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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