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GD03 XXJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,751 mi
Last recorded133,751 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 XXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 133,751 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 130,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 127,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross piece (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 127,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system pipe to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross piece (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 123,008 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 117,251 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 113,031 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 109,243 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,565 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,360 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,311 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 95,311 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 92,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 90,160 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,195 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 73,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,446 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s door mirror loose.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear rear seat belts not installed at time of test.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,317 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 58,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,378 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,848 miles

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

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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GD03 XXJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GD03 XXJ, 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 GD03 XXJ registered?

GD03 XXJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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