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GJ03 UMU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,319 mi
Last recorded103,319 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 103,319 miles

Nearside Front Advise Accident damage

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 103,093 miles

Nearside Front Accident damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 101,844 miles

Nearside Front Damage to bumper

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 98,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 98,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,214 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 92,206 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake pipes excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Front nudge bar mount snapped

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front / rear N,s & o,s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 90,877 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,955 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,589 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,944 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 70,810 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,773 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,101 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,413 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,451 miles

Light corrosion on chassis members

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Number plate lamps dim. Advise cleaning inside lenses.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,407 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,043 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,772 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 UMU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ03 UMU registered?

GJ03 UMU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is GJ03 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ03 UMU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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