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GL03 NUP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

134,824 mi
Last recorded134,824 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 NUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 134,824 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 128,325 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 120,680 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 117,624 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 113,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 110,222 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,222 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 102,659 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,894 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,428 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,028 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,967 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,133 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,697 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r bump stop missing.advise replacement

Fail 29 Jan 2010 57,040 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r bump stop missing.advise replacement

Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,336 miles

both front tyres worn close to tread warning bars

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,847 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,431 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 35,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,083 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 34,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NUP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NUP, 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 NUP registered?

GL03 NUP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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