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GJ03 FHE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,696 mi
Last recorded146,696 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 FHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 146,696 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 142,396 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 136,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 132,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 205,541 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 205,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 192,967 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,190 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 102,174 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,894 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 93,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,784 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,575 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,852 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,165 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,980 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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GJ03 FHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GJ03 FHE, 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 GJ03 FHE registered?

GJ03 FHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ03 FHE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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