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GJ03 GDU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,451 mi
Last recorded171,451 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 GDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 171,451 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 166,374 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 166,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 161,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 154,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 147,079 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 133,395 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 124,148 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 118,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 115,590 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 107,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,896 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,380 miles

Oil leak

brake warning light on

rear rear seatbelts visual inspection only

Fail 16 Feb 2015 96,179 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

rear rear seatbelts visual inspection only

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,472 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake warning light on

rear rear seatbelts visual inspection only

Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back rear seats not locked in place at time of test visually inspected seat belts only

Fail 18 Feb 2013 75,036 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back rear seats not locked in place at time of test visually inspected seat belts only

Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,550 miles

both rear tyres wering unevenly and worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,578 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,961 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate faded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,675 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,889 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 20,889 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 16,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,593 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 GDU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

GJ03 GDU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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