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GJ03 HLU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,897 mi
Last recorded146,897 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 HLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 146,897 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 145,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diesel / engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 140,902 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 140,147 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 135,002 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 129,207 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 119,241 miles

Chassis and rear step corroded

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 113,038 miles

Chassis, body, rear side step and fuel pipes corroded

Offside track rod end ball joint slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2016 106,774 miles

Chassis corroded

Offside track rod end ball joint slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2016 106,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis corroded

Offside track rod end ball joint slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,340 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 94,857 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn

Slight play in steering box drop arm

Steering box slight leak

Surface rust on chassis

Pass 30 Jul 2014 94,857 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Slight play in steering box drop arm

Steering box slight leak

Surface rust on chassis

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,031 miles

Rear pads worn

Slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,026 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear pads worn

Slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Oct 2012
Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,410 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 75,743 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 71,211 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 71,211 miles

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

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2009 65,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 62,423 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,424 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,510 miles

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

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 HLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

GJ03 HLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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