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GL03 ZGN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,733 mi
Last recorded132,733 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 ZGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 132,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 129,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 127,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 127,258 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested because off leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 124,559 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 124,289 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 115,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 108,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,930 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,944 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,718 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,553 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,375 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,941 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 61,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wipers torn

leak from power steering component

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,645 miles

both wipers torn

leak from power steering component

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,731 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,037 miles

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

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

front brake discs deteriorating

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 7 Jun 2012 56,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs deteriorating

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 22 Jun 2011 50,852 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,852 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,778 miles

offside rear axle bump stop missing

power steering box leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,444 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 42,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,454 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,214 miles

Slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,453 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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GL03 ZGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZGN, 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 GL03 ZGN registered?

GL03 ZGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is GL03 ZGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 ZGN shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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