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GL52 UOV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,399 mi
Last recorded132,399 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 UOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 132,399 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 119,988 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 119,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 108,152 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 100,118 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 91,932 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 91,709 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 84,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 7 Mar 2018 82,872 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,291 miles

Both Off Side Tyres, are split on the side walls.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,007 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,703 miles

Off Side Rear Tyre, starting to lose shape on the inner edge.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 75,703 miles

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

Off Side Rear Tyre, starting to lose shape on the inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,429 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 64,439 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,664 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,689 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades are badly split...

Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,714 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,896 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,064 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 19,064 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 14,241 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 UOV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL52 UOV, 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 GL52 UOV registered?

GL52 UOV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is GL52 UOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 UOV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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