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GJ52 VNA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,974 mi
Last recorded163,974 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 163,974 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2026 163,959 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 162,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All aruond (1.1.11 (c))

General corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 158,653 miles

Nearside Front disc corroded

Nearside Rear disc corroded

Offside Front disc corroded

Offside Rear disc corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 156,124 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2019 153,197 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2018 147,755 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 142,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 137,735 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 137,408 miles

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

n/s front tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 9 Jan 2014 136,595 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 136,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 132,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 127,151 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 114,871 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 114,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 110,034 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 110,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 107,170 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 107,170 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 104,784 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 104,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 93,295 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 70,886 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 70,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GJ52 VNA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ52 VNA, 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 GJ52 VNA registered?

GJ52 VNA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is GJ52 VNA safe to buy?

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