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GP03 BGU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,255 mi
Last recorded92,255 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 92,255 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,680 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 90,934 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 89,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,045 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 86,376 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 84,712 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,235 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,482 miles

fuel pressure valve weaping

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,926 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

slight power steering fluid leak

wiperblades split on ends

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,517 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 62,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,718 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,246 miles

all brake hose ferrule getting corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,173 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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GP03 BGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 GP03 BGU, 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 BGU registered?

GP03 BGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is GP03 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 BGU 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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