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GL03 UKJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,945 mi
Last recorded148,945 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 UKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 148,945 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyre's Left & Right (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 142,106 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 141,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 136,307 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 131,016 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak from bellhousing

Fail 14 Jan 2023 130,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle covered in undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,598 miles

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

under carriage surface rust sill cover fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 121,265 miles

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

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

engine knocking form flywheel toque converter

park brake close too max travel advise adjustment needed

Pass 18 Jul 2019 119,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 113,279 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 105,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,746 miles

BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS STARTING TO CORROD

Fail 28 Jul 2016 102,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS STARTING TO CORROD

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,239 miles

has slight oil leak

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,709 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 87,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 83,644 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 77,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 68,245 miles

oil leak.

Fail 12 May 2011 68,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak.

Pass 8 May 2010 59,831 miles

NSR bump stop mising

Oil seepage from engine area.

Pass 6 May 2009 53,041 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 53,041 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2008 47,371 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

steering wheel knob fitted??

Fail 24 Jan 2008 45,134 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

steering wheel knob fitted??

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,611 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 35,611 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL03 UKJ, 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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GL03 UKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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