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GM03 GHH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

299,978 mi
Last recorded299,978 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 GHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 299,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 298,678 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 297,157 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight up and down movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 295,011 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 293,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 292,339 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 289,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 287,120 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 286,345 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 283,554 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 269,300 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 269,300 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 248,638 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 232,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 210,591 miles

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

oil leak gearbox area

prop-shaft coupling cracking

tow pin not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2008 182,367 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

Fail 11 Sep 2008 182,094 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 148,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 113,123 miles

1/ slight play in n/s outer track rod end †

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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GM03 GHH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GM03 GHH, 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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GM03 GHH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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