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GL52 HCN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,921 mi
Last recorded115,921 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 HCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 115,921 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 115,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side steps corroded and holed

Offside Side steps corroded

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

Pass 18 May 2023 113,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 110,760 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 110,760 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 107,367 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 107,367 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,950 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system corroding and generally deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise n/s sidestep corroded and weakened

Fail 15 Aug 2019 100,950 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both intermediate body mounts both n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system corroding and generally deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise n/s sidestep corroded and weakened

Pass 23 Aug 2018 96,250 miles

advise corrosion to o/s/r chassis leg only relevent if toebar fitted

advise n/s sidestep corroded and weakened

Pass 1 Jul 2017 89,543 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 86,763 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,180 miles

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

signs of coolant leaks in engine bay

Fail 30 Jun 2015 85,180 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

signs of coolant leaks in engine bay

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,343 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 82,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,068 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,165 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 65,165 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,605 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 50,111 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,533 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 41,466 miles

all tyres worn nearing wear bars

slight play in nearside front drag link ball joint

Pass 13 Jan 2007 35,787 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,068 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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GL52 HCN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol 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 GL52 HCN, 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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GL52 HCN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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