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GP03 VLB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,302 mi
Last recorded103,302 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 VLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,302 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 99,846 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 96,616 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 96,616 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 94,720 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,087 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,993 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 86,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 86,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 78,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle chassis and other components (brake pipes etc) undersealed/wax oiled.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 78,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle chassis and other components (brake pipes etc) undersealed/wax oiled.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,286 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,476 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,828 miles

Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Engine and underside covers fitted obscuring testers view.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted .

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded.

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 59,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Engine and underside covers fitted obscuring testers view.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted .

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded.

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,713 miles

Oil leak

o/s F &n/s/f tyre showing weare on the edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,051 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,028 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 47,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,512 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,775 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,408 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,474 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 VLB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 GP03 VLB, 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 GP03 VLB registered?

GP03 VLB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is GP03 VLB safe to buy?

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