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GL52 ZBJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,090 mi
Last recorded181,090 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 ZBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 181,090 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 181,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 178,405 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 178,354 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step corroded and very weak (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near bump stop (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bolt on cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear step corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

all torque converter bolts loose and metallic colour to oil

Pass 21 Mar 2023 172,883 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 166,792 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 161,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 155,735 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 146,352 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 138,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 124,826 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 99,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 118,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 113,905 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 108,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 102,524 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 95,334 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 95,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 89,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 89,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 76,273 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 68,930 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 54,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

GL52 ZBJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is GL52 ZBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 ZBJ 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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