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GP03 VLE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,650 mi
Last recorded134,650 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 134,650 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of transfer box back off hand brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 132,871 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 130,649 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 128,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind shocker o/s/r mounting plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg second skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 128,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose bolts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind shocker o/s/r mounting plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg second skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 126,719 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 126,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box insecure bolt hanging out (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component missing o/s n/s bump stops (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 123,259 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 119,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 117,649 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 117,648 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

plastic covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2017 116,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 115,141 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 115,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,944 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 110,927 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 109,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 104,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 11 May 2011 101,085 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,119 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 97,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 89,500 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,086 miles

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

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

Fail 22 Apr 2008 83,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,073 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 VLE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

GP03 VLE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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