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GP03 BDE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

169,007 mi
Last recorded169,007 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 BDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 169,007 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 165,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 161,745 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 158,574 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 155,335 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 152,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 151,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 147,274 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 145,119 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 142,442 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 142,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear hub-seal slight leak

Pass 31 May 2016 138,589 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 131,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 124,128 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no emission smoke detected

Pass 30 May 2013 114,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 102,649 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 83,277 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 71,897 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,636 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,949 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,978 miles

slight leak for steering pump

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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GP03 BDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GP03 BDE, 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 GP03 BDE registered?

GP03 BDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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