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GL52 HDF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,045 mi
Last recorded115,045 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 HDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 115,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s, o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

reverse light not working

Fail 30 Apr 2025 115,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s, o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Apr 2024 115,004 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,969 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 114,697 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,008 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 113,990 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,675 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 112,192 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 112,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 109,928 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 109,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,800 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 107,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 103,667 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,111 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Jan 2014 98,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

high level brake light not working

suspension level/angle warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,975 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 90,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

brake pad/park brake light stays on

down hill light stays on

oil level low

traction control light stays on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 81,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,150 miles

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,431 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,565 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 49,532 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,663 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,584 miles

wipers starting to perrish

Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,966 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 HDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HDF, 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 GL52 HDF registered?

GL52 HDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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