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GM03 GKE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,727 mi
Last recorded176,727 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 GKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 176,727 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2025 176,727 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2024 174,565 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2024 174,563 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2023 171,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2022 168,272 miles

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

general underbody corroded

side and rear steps corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 168,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corroded

side and rear steps corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 166,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 159,804 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 159,674 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 153,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 149,153 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 146,616 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 138,190 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 134,991 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 132,020 miles

All position lamps have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 132,020 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 129,095 miles

front shock absorber bushes slightly worn

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2011 119,326 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

slight pass leak

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2010 107,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,045 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,227 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 62,462 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,185 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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GM03 GKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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