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GL03 DBL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,189 mi
Last recorded216,189 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 DBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 216,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 209,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 204,515 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 198,775 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 196,651 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 190,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 185,276 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 179,294 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 176,895 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 175,525 miles

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

steering box damp

Pass 3 Mar 2015 174,928 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 174,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 157,914 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 157,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 146,098 miles

n/s front tyre is parished on inner wall

Fail 22 May 2013 146,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre is parished on inner wall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 123,785 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 123,785 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 105,792 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 89,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,327 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 46,069 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,130 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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GL03 DBL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL03 DBL, 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 GL03 DBL registered?

GL03 DBL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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