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GL52 ZDD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,747 mi
Last recorded74,747 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 74,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 72,488 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 69,630 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 67,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 65,045 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 64,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 64,460 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,560 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,762 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,945 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,876 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nick n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,503 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,585 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,608 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,889 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 24,304 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 ZDD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZDD, 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 ZDD registered?

GL52 ZDD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is GL52 ZDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 ZDD shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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